Strawberry whipped cream is a light, fluffy and creamy homemade whipped cream made with fresh or freeze dried strawberries. This quick and easy to make whipped strawberry cream makes the perfect sweet dessert dip or simple topping for cakes, cupcakes, muffins and more.
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Why Should You Make This Recipe
I have several easy no bake strawberry recipes on the blog that I absolutely adore. My Macerated Strawberries, Strawberry Tiramisu, Strawberry Mousse, Strawberry Parfait and Strawberry Glaze are just a few of my favorite strawberry recipes on the blog. I am so excited to add this light, fluffy and creamy strawberry whipped cream recipe to the blog. I know you’ll love this recipe because:
- Super simple to make. Make this homemade whipped strawberry cream in a handful of minutes if using freeze dried strawberries or strawberry powder. Allow a bit more time to reduce and cool fresh strawberry puree.
- The perfect stand alone dessert or fresh topper. This sweet and start berry whipped cream is the perfect sweet dessert dip or can be used to top cake, cupcakes, brownies, cheesecake and more.
Ingredients
This whipped strawberry cream recipe needs only 4 simple ingredients to make and you probably already have them in your pantry and fridge. Here’s what you will need to make this creamy and decadent strawberry dessert.
Ingredients: Gather fresh or freeze dried strawberries, heavy cream, vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
Substitutions
Here are my recommended substitutions to make this easy strawberry cream if you need them.
- Freeze Dried Strawberries: Make sure to get freeze dried, not just dried strawberries. I usually get mine from Trader Joes, but freeze dried strawberries are available in most grocery stores. Freeze dried raspberries would be an excellent substitute. Another option is to use strawberry powder.
- Fresh Strawberries: Use fresh, ripe and sweet strawberries. Taste the strawberries to ensure they are sweet. If they are not sweet or flavorful I suggest using freeze dried strawberries.
- Heavy Cream: I love making freshly whipped cream by whipping heavy cream. Heavy cream usually whips to twice the amount of liquid heavy cream. Make sure to use heavy whipping cream with 36% milk fat.
- Powdered Sugar: I like using powdered sugar to help set the strawberry whip cream and to provide some stability to the heavy whipped cream. This is due to the cornstarch found in powdered sugar. Feel free to use ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon cornstarch in place of the powdered sugar. Pulse the sugar and cornstarch in a food processor until fluffy, light and well combined.
Variations
- Whipped Cream with Fresh Strawberries: Blend 1 ½ cups of fresh chopped strawberries. Pour the strawberry puree into a sauce pan. Cook the strawberry puree over medium heat until the strawberries are reduced to ¼ cup. Cool the reduced strawberry puree to room temperature before using in the recipe. Follow the rest of the recipe as written.
- Whipped Cream with Strawberry Jam: Use ¼ - ½ cup seedless strawberry jam. Follow the rest of the recipe as written.
- Stabilized Strawberry Whipped Cream: Use ⅓ cup strawberry instant pudding mix in place of the strawberry puree, freeze dried strawberries or seedless strawberry jam. Follow the rest of the recipe as written.
How To Make
Learn how to make strawberry whipped cream in a few easy steps.
- Place the freeze dried strawberries into a food processor or blender. Pulse the strawberries until they form a strawberry powder. This whipped cream recipe needs ¼ cup strawberry powder. Transfer the strawberry powder into a mixing bowl.
- Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk attachment. Combine the ingredients on low for 1 minute. Increase the speed of the mixer to medium speed. Mix for about 1 - 3 more minutes or until the cream has whipped to medium - medium stiff peaks. Store the whipped cream covered in the fridge for up to 1 day or serve right away.
- To serve the strawberry whipped cream, transfer the strawberry cream into a piping bag fitted with a star attachment. Pipe the whipped cream into small serving dishes, top with fresh strawberries and enjoy. Alternatively scoop the creamy strawberry cream into a bowl, top with chopped strawberries and serve alongside pretzels, cookies or graham crackers.
How To Store, Freeze, Thaw and Serve
- Store: Keep the whipped strawberry cream in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If needed, re-whip the strawberry whipped cream.
- Freeze: Transfer the strawberry whip cream to an airtight container to store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Thaw: Transfer the whipped cream to thaw in the fridge overnight. The strawberry whipped cream may need to be re-whipped to regain a fluffy texture.
- Serve: This whipped cream with strawberries can be served as a sweet dessert dip for fruit, crackers, cookies or brownies. It also makes the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, cheesecake, pancakes.
M’s Expert Tips
- Keep the tools cold. Make sure to use a chilled mixing bowl and whisk for the best results. The bowl and whisk can be chilled in the fridge for 30 minutes or in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
- Use heavy whipping cream. Make sure to use heavy whipping cream with 36% milk fat for the creamiest and fluffiest whipped cream.
- Use powdered sugar. I like using powdered sugar to help set the strawberry whip cream and to provide some stability to the heavy whipped cream. This is due to the cornstarch found in powdered sugar.
- Watch the whipped cream. Make sure not to overwhip the strawberry infused heavy cream. Due to the amount of powdered sugar in the strawberry whipped cream, the whipping time is much shorter than when making regular whipped cream.
FAQs
What is strawberry whipped cream made from?
This recipe for strawberry whipped cream is made with fresh strawberry puree or freeze dried strawberries, heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Is heavy cream the same as whipping cream?
They are both very similar and can both be used to make homemade whipped cream. Heavy cream has a fat content of at least 36%, while whipping cream has between 30 - 36% fat. Heavy cream can also be labeled as heavy whipping cream. Whipping cream can also be labeled light whipping cream.
What is the soft, medium and stiff peaks stages of whipped cream?
Soft peaks form in the whipped cream while whipping, but collapse once the whisk is pulled from the cream. Medium peaks form when the whisk is pulled from the whipped cream and the peak falls slightly at the tip. Stiff peaks hold their shape and don’t fall.
How long does homemade whipped cream last in the fridge?
This easy and fresh strawberry cream can last about 2 days when stored in the fridge.
Other Strawberry Recipes to Try
If you try this Strawberry Whipped Cream recipe please rate the recipe and leave a comment below. Doing so helps other readers decide if this is a great recipe to bake. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram using @olivesnthyme so I can see what you’re baking! Happy Baking! - M
Strawberry Whipped Cream Recipe
Strawberry whipped cream is a light, fluffy and creamy homemade whipped cream made with fresh or freeze dried strawberries. This quick and easy to make whipped strawberry cream makes the perfect sweet dessert dip or simple topping for cakes, cupcakes, muffins and more.
Equipment
- 1 stand mixer with whisk attachment or hand mixer with beaters
- 1 food processor to make strawberry powder
- 1 sauce pan to make strawberry puree
Ingredients
Freeze Dried Strawberry Whipped Cream
- 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
- 1½ cups (360 ml) cold heavy cream
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh Strawberry Whipped Cream
- 1½ cups fresh strabwerries, chopped
- 1½ cups (360 ml) cold heavy cream
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped Cream with Strawberry Jam
- ¼ - ½ cup seedless strawberry jam
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1½ cups (360 ml) cold heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Freeze Dried Strawberry Whipped Cream
- Place the freeze dried strawberries into a food processor or blender. Pulse the strawberries until they form a strawberry powder. This whipped cream recipe needs ¼ cup strawberry powder. Transfer the strawberry powder into a mixing bowl.1 cup freeze dried strawberries
- Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk attachment. Combine the ingredients on low for 1 minute. Increase the speed of the mixer to medium speed. Mix for about 1 - 3 more minutes or until the cream has whipped to medium - medium stiff peaks. Store the whipped cream covered in the fridge for up to 1 day or serve right away.1½ cups (360 ml) cold heavy cream, 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- To serve the strawberry whipped cream, transfer the strawberry cream into a piping bag fitted with a star attachment. Pipe the whipped cream into small serving dishes, top with fresh strawberries and enjoy. Alternatively scoop the creamy strawberry cream into a bowl, top with chopped strawberries and serve alongside pretzels, cookies or graham crackers.
Fresh Strawberry Whipped Cream
- Blend 1 ½ cups of fresh chopped strawberries. Pour the strawberry puree into a sauce pan. Cook the strawberry puree over medium heat until the strawberries are reduced to ¼ cup. Cool the reduced strawberry puree to room temperature before using in the recipe.1½ cups fresh strabwerries, chopped
- Add the cooled strawberry puree, heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk attachment. Combine the ingredients on low for 1 minute. Increase the speed of the mixer to medium speed. Mix for about 1 - 3 more minutes or until the cream has whipped to medium - medium stiff peaks. Store the whipped cream covered in the fridge for up to 1 day or serve right away.1½ cups (360 ml) cold heavy cream, 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- To serve the strawberry whipped cream, transfer the strawberry cream into a piping bag fitted with a star attachment. Pipe the whipped cream into small serving dishes, top with fresh strawberries and enjoy. Alternatively scoop the creamy strawberry cream into a bowl, top with chopped strawberries and serve alongside pretzels, cookies or graham crackers.
Whipped Cream with Strawberry Jam
- Add ¼ cup strawberry jam, heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a mixing bowl fitted with a whisk attachment. Combine the ingredients on low for 1 minute. Taste the mixture. If you would like more strawberry flavor add up to ¼ cup more strawberry jam. For more sweetness, add up to ½ cup (60 g) more powdered sugar. Mix any additional ingredients on low to incorporate. Increase the speed of the mixer to medium speed. Mix for about 1 - 3 more minutes or until the cream has whipped to medium - medium stiff peaks. Store the whipped cream covered in the fridge for up to 1 day or serve right away.¼ - ½ cup seedless strawberry jam, ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar, 1½ cups (360 ml) cold heavy cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- To serve the strawberry whipped cream, transfer the strawberry cream into a piping bag fitted with a star attachment. Pipe the whipped cream into small serving dishes, top with fresh strawberries and enjoy. Alternatively scoop the creamy strawberry cream into a bowl, top with chopped strawberries and serve alongside pretzels, cookies or graham crackers.
Notes
Store: Keep the whipped strawberry cream in an airtight container for up to 2 days. If needed, re-whip the strawberry whipped cream.
Serve: This whipped cream with strawberries can be served as a sweet dessert dip for fruit, crackers, cookies or brownies. It also makes the perfect topping for cakes, cupcakes, cheesecake, pancakes.
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