Chocolate Whipped Cream (Easy & Foolproof!)
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Chocolate Whipped Cream (Easy & Foolproof!)
Description
This recipe uses very cold heavy cream combined with sugar and unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably natural for a balanced chocolate flavor. Vanilla extract adds aromatic depth. Whipping on low speed initially helps mix ingredients evenly before increasing speed to form the desired peak consistency.
The result is a creamy, chocolate-flavored whipped cream that works well as a frosting, topping for desserts, or filling. Using fresh cold ingredients aids in achieving stability and volume.
If not used immediately, leftover whipped cream can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours but may lose some thickness. Adjust cocoa quantity to taste or use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream very cold
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder see note
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl (preferably a cold metal mixing bowl, but any bowl will work).
- Use an electric mixer to combine ingredients on low-speed. Once ingredients are combined, slowly increase mixer speed to high.
- Beat mixture on high speed until just past soft peaks (for a creamier, looser whipped cream) or until you reach stiff peaks (for a thicker, fluffier frosting that will hold its shape better and is better for piping). This will take several minutes.
- Use immediately. Leftover chocolate whipped cream may be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours but may lose some of its thickness as it sits.
Notes
- Natural cocoa powder is preferred; Dutch-processed cocoa can be used for a stronger flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings (makes 3 cups of whipped cream)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 437IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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