With only 3 ingredients you will love the simplicity and decadence of this keto whipped cream recipe!
Many people don't realize how easy it is to make homemade whipped cream.
We've been making this recipe for years using only heavy whipping cream, a sweetener, and vanilla. It's the perfect filling for a sweet almond flour crepe.
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Why you'll love it
Heavy cream is naturally high in fat and low carb.
This homemade whipped cream is delicious enough to eat with a spoon or serve with fresh berries or keto desserts.
We like to add a dollop on top of Keto Hot Chocolate in the winter and our Keto Berry Smoothie in the summer.
Simple ingredients
Good quality heavy cream, vanilla extract or vanilla paste, and sugar free sweetener, such as Swerve are all you need to make this light, decadent topping.
Substitutions
Sweetener: For this recipe I used Swerve. I've also used Lakanto maple flavored syrup in this recipe and liquid stevia.
If you use Lakanto maple flavored syrup you can do a one for one swap with the Swerve sweetener.
If you use liquid stevia, use 1-2 drops, adding 1 drop at a time until you reach the your desired level of sweetness.
If you don't like your low carb whipped cream sweet you can leave it out entirely.
Cream: Full fat coconut cream can be used in place of heavy whipping cream for a dairy free keto whipped cream.
How to make keto whipped cream
Add your cold full fat heavy whipping cream, sweetener, and vanilla to your mixing bowl.
Beat on medium high speed until it thickens. Approximately 7-8 minutes.
For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.
If you don't have a standing mixer with a whisk attachment you can use a hand mixer.
I have never made keto whipped cream by hand with a whisk, but I have seen it done!
Expert tips
Keep an eye on your mixer as the heavy cream begins to thicken. I recommend monitoring until the desired consistency is reached. Walking away from the standing mixer can result in homemade butter instead of light and airy whipped cream.
Using powdered sugar free sweetener yields a well blended end product.
How to store
Store covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If you do not add sweetener, it will begin to separate sooner. It is best enjoyed by the next day.
To freeze, pipe or dollop your leftover keto whipped cream onto a parchment paper-lined sheet pan to freeze. Once frozen, transfer into an airtight container or ziplock and freeze for up to 90 days.
These single servings of frozen whipped cream will thaw within 8-10 minutes at room temperature.
Variations
Flavor notes to try:
Two tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa (please note, this will add 2 net carbs)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice extract instead of vanilla extract
1 teaspoon of mint extract instead of the vanilla extract
Keto whipped cream is incredible on Keto Coffee and Keto Pumpkin Spice Lattes, if you're looking for a low carb indulgent treat.
Yes, whipped cream is keto friendly if you leave out the sweetener or use a sugar free sweetener. Most recipes only call for a small amount of sugar.
Traditional cool whip has a small amount of sugar in it. Cool whip also makes a sugar free cool whip version.
Both are considered keto friendly, but please remember all the added ingredients in cool whip, it is a processed food not a whole food.
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📖 Recipe
Keto Whipped Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups full fat heavy whipping cream cold
- 2 tablespoon powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a standing mixer.
- Beat on medium-high speed until the whipped cream is thick and stays on the whisk attachment.
Notes
- Make sure your whipped cream is full fat, and cold.
- You can swap the full fat whipping cream with full fat coconut cream for a dairy free keto whipped cream.
- You can use your sugar-free sweetener of choice.
- Keep an eye on your mixer as the heavy cream begins to thicken. I recommend monitoring until the desired consistency is reached. Walking away from the standing mixer can result in homemade butter instead of light and airy whipped cream.
- Store covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Linda
Been looking for keto desserts I could subscribe to! Thanks!
Faith
Can I use liquid sweetener?
Four Score Living
Yes, just a couple of drops should work. Add more if you like it sweeter.
Judy
Thanks for giving the amounts for liquid stevia. I can’t use Erythritol. Severe issues with it.
I just saw glasses baking of your damn cake. Would it work with the thicker Choczero maple syrup? Should I thin it out? I can’t use Erythritol
Judy
Autocorrect. Wes’s baking of your Dump cake!!!
Four Score Living
I haven't tried using any types of sugar free maple syrup to make my keto dump cake. You can use liquid stevia though. I'd start with 6-8 drops.
Christine Case
Can you freeze it to make a sort of frozen ice cream substitute?
Four Score Living
Yes, and you can add different extracts for different flavors. For example, recently we added peppermint extract and froze it for a creamy peppermint "ice cream".
Jade
How long could you freeze it for?
Four Score Living
Up to three months.
Kim
Can monk fruit sweetener be used instead ofserve? How much would I use?
Four Score Living
Yes, you can use powdered monkfruit sweetener instead of swerve. Use the same amount 🙂