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Chocolate whipped cream in a white bowl.
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Chocolate Whipped Cream

This easy Homemade Chocolate Whipped Cream recipe is silky smooth with a rich chocolatey flavor, and you only need 4 simple ingredients to make it! Ready in just 10 minutes, it's the perfect finishing touch for almost any dessert or it can be enjoyed all on its own with some fresh fruit for dipping!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • cups heavy cream
  • cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder or dutch processed cocoa powder (for a more intense flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract in a large bowl.
  • Beat on medium-low speed with a hand mixer or with the attachment for a stand mixer until combined, then gradually increase the speed to high.
  • Beat on high speed just until soft peaks form for a creamier, softer whipped cream or until stiff peaks form for a more stable, pipeable whipped cream that is better for frosting cakes and cupcakes. Be careful not to overbeat the whipped cream. It should be thick and fluffy but not curdling and turning into butter.
  • Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours in an airtight container. Note that it may lose some of its volume the longer it sits.

Notes

  • Yield: Makes about 3 cups of whipped cream, about 8oz.
  • Troubleshooting: If you go too far and overbeat the cream, try drizzling in a tablespoon or two of additional cream at a time and mixing gently to incorporate to save it.
  • Storage: Chocolate whipped cream will last for about three days in the fridge, although it really is best when made fresh on the day you plan to serve it. Keep it covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container with a lid for freshness.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 17mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg