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When it comes to indulgent treats, few things top a dollop of creamy whipped cream. Spiced whipped cream is a great thing to have on hand during the fall season. It upgrades breakfasts, desserts, and drinks. You can store it in the refrigerator for a few weeks, which makes it perfect to use on a whim!
Spicing Up the Ordinary Whipped Cream
Adding a few extra ingredients to traditional whipped cream takes minimal time. You can fold the spices into store-bought whipped cream or take a few extra minutes to whip your own.
We love this spiced cream on top of homemade roasted coffee, oatmeal pancakes, pumpkin sourdough coffee cake, and muddled apple cider cocktails.
Customizable Spiced Whipped Cream
The beauty of spiced whipped cream lies in its versatility. At first, start with a basic whipped cream recipe – heavy cream, sugar, and a touch of vanilla. And this is where the fun begins. Add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and perhaps some cardamom and allspice.
The result? Luscious, fragrant cream that’s perfect for autumn. Adjust the spices to your taste – more cinnamon for extra warmth, a dash of clove for complexity, or extra nutmeg for a hint of sweetness. Your spiced whipped cream becomes uniquely yours.
Other Whipped Cream Seasonal Flavors
Not only is spiced whipped cream not limited to fall; it can complement many seasonal desserts:
- Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream: Blend pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and a pinch of ginger into your cream.
- Peppermint Crunch: Crush peppermint candies and fold them into your whipped cream for a minty sensation that’s great for brownies and especially magnificent for hot chocolate.
- Caramel Infusion: A drizzle of caramel sauce folded into whipped cream adds a rich, buttery flavor to your sweets.
- Berry Burst: For spring or summer flavor, try folding in crushed/powdered dehydrated berries (strawberries or blueberries come to mind) to your whipped cream. This vibrant topping will enhance everything from shortcakes to fresh fruit.
Whether you’re crafting seasonal pies, hot beverages, breakfast pastries, or indulgent sundaes, a dollop of spiced whipped cream can make all the difference.
Spiced Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tablespoon cane sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cardamom, ground optional
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice optional
- 1 pinch clove
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, start to whip the heavy cream either by hand with a whisk or with a mixer.
- When the cream begins to thicken, add the sugar, spices, vanilla paste and pinch of salt and continue to whisk.
- Being careful not to overmix, whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Place the spiced whipped cream in a sealed container in the refrigerator until you're ready to use it.
Notes
- Spiced flavor can be adjusted by adding more or less of the spices to suit personal preferences.
- This makes about 1 cup whipped topping, feel free to double it if you’d like more.
