Recipes With Heavy Whipping Cream and Cream Cheese
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
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Cream Cheese Whipped Cream is a thick, more stable whipped cream made with cream cheese, heavy cream and powdered sugar. Sweetened with vanilla or a citrus zest, this is the perfect topping for cupcakes and cakes.
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I am a huge fan of homemade whipped cream. Once you master this technique, the flavor combination are endless.
Cream cheese whipped cream makes my heart sing. It's the perfect topping or filling for cakes and cupcakes, and makes the most amazing fruit dip.
You'll still get a little bit of tang from the cream cheese but as opposed to cream cheese frosting, this is much much more lighter and fluffier.
Sometimes cream cheese whipped cream is referred to as stabilized whipped cream, but personally I wouldn't necessarily say the two are interchangeable.
At times, you'll notice that this frosting doesn't seem very stiff. The correct ratios are very important when making this frosting or you can be left with a soupy mess. You know it's the right consistency when you can perfectly pipe it.
While I love this frosting, sometimes I do prefer mascarpone whipped cream. The two are similar, but as mascarpone has a much more mild, less tangy flavor, it's can be less sweet.
I also think it's a little more stable than a whipped cream made with cream cheese because mascarpone is a bit thicker and less soft than cream cheese.
How to make Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
- Start with a cold bowl and the whisk attachment, which helps to keep your ingredients cold
- Start with cold cream cheese. Beat the cream cheese, scraping down the bowl frequently until it's free of lumps.
- Slowly start adding the heavy cream until it is incorporated into the cream cheese. Doing this slowly helps prevent a lumpy whipped cream
- Once the cream cheese resembled a liquid mixture, add the rest of the heavy cream and increase the speed to medium high- high and continue beating until soft peaks form
- Next add the powdered sugar and any extracts or zested fruit and continue beating on high until stiff peaks form.
- It is recommended to use this right away to decorate your cakes or cupcakes. Anything decorated with this frosting should be stored in the refrigerator.
Can I use whipped cream cheese instead of block?
I always use block cream cheese, and have not made this with whipped cream cheese.
Do I need a stand mixer to make this frosting?
I have made this with a handheld mixer, but I always find that I cannot achieve the same thickness with a whipped cream because handheld mixers are not as powerful. If you are using a handheld mixer, try and use a metal bowl, so you can get it nice and cold.
Can I use fat free or reduced-fat cream cheese?
It is recommend to use full fat cream cheese, because it's less watery than the reduced or fat-free options. It also has the best taste.
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- Strawberry Cheesecake Poke Cake
- Blueberry Cheesecake Poke Cake
- Best Ever Coconut Cream Pie Cupcakes
- Lemon Cream Pie Cupcakes
- Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Poke Cake
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- How To Make Whipped Cream
- Cake Batter Whipped Cream
- Hot Chocolate Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon Maple Whipped Cream
- Cinnamon Honey Mascarpone Whipped Cream is perfect with this Pumpkin Cake
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Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 cups
Description
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream is a thick, more stable whipped cream made with cream cheese, heavy cream and powdered sugar. Sweetened with vanilla or a citrus zest, this is the perfect topping for cupcakes and cakes.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces full fat cream cheese, cold
- 1 3/4 cups (413ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (130g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place your mixing bowl in the freezer or fridge 5-10 minutes before starting.
- Beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until cream cheese is smooth and free of lumps. Scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
- Slowly drizzle in the heavy whipping cream and continue beating until the cream cheese resembles a liquid mixture.
- Continue to add the remaining heavy whipping cream and beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until stiff peaks form. Use immediately and keep refrigerated.
Notes
This makes enough to frost 24 cupcakes or a 9×13 inch cake.
- Category: Frosting
Keywords: Cream cheese frosting, cream cheese whipped cream, whipped cream frosting
Recipes With Heavy Whipping Cream and Cream Cheese
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