Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
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Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
Description
The Cream Cheese Whipped Cream recipe blends softened cream cheese with sifted powdered sugar and a hint of lemon juice or vanilla extract, then gently folds in stiffly whipped heavy cream. This method creates a stable yet fluffy topping that is richer than standard whipped cream because of the cream cheese. The inclusion of lemon juice adds subtle brightness, balancing the sweetness. Since it’s hand-beaten or mixed with a stand mixer, the cream maintains lightness while gaining a thicker texture from the cream cheese.
The whipped cream is ideal to top desserts where a bit more body than plain whipped cream is desired, such as cheesecakes, fruit tarts, or layered cakes. Its creamy consistency holds up well when chilled, making it suitable for making ahead and keeping in the refrigerator. Adjusting powdered sugar amounts can tailor the sweetness slightly.
To get the best texture, start with cold heavy cream and beat to stiff peaks before folding into the cream cheese mixture. For smaller portions, a hand mixer is recommended. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container, but the texture firms as it chills due to the cream cheese.
Ingredients
Full Batch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar sifted, 60g
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vanilla extract
Single Serving
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- ½ ounce cream cheese softened
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar sifted, 8g
- ⅛ teaspoon lemon juice or vanilla extract
Instructions
- To a large bowl* or the bowl of your stand mixer, add heavy cream, and beat until stiff peaks form. If using a stand mixer, transfer the whipped cream to another bowl and set aside.
- In a second large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, combine softened cream cheese, sifted powdered sugar, and lemon juice or vanilla extract. Beat until well-mixed and smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula as needed.
- Use a spatula to fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Reduce powdered sugar by about one-third for a less sweet topping.
- If substituting granulated sugar for powdered sugar, use 1/4 cup for the full batch or 2 teaspoons for a single serving.
- Chill your mixing bowl in the freezer for 15 minutes to help whipped cream whip faster when beating by hand.
- Due to small volume, single-serving batches require a hand mixer or vigorous whisking instead of a stand mixer.
- Store leftover whipped cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will firm up because of the cream cheese content.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 175 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 175kcal | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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