Brown Sugar Whipped Cream
Brown sugar whipped cream is a delicious twist on regular whipped cream that you’ll love! It’s quick and easy to make with just 3 simple ingredients and 5 minutes of your time. The brown sugar adds a subtle caramel flavor to the thick and airy whipped cream, making it perfect for fall-flavored cakes and desserts.
- Rich flavor: The addition of brown sugar adds a subtle caramel molasses flavor to the whipped cream.
- Quick and easy: 3 simple ingredients and 5 minutes is all you need to create this perfect whipped cream.
- Adjust to taste: Easily adjust the flavor and sweetness to your taste.
Ingredients and substitutions
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Cream – Use cold heavy whipping cream, not light cream.
- Brown sugar – You can also use granulated sugar, coconut sugar, icing sugar, or natural sweeteners including maple syrup, honey, agave syrup, or stevia.
- Vanilla extract – Vanilla adds depth of flavor. For a more intense vanilla flavor, substitute the pure vanilla extract with 1 tsp vanilla syrup or vanilla essence if needed.
How to use brown sugar whipped cream
Homemade whipped cream makes the best topping, frosting, or side for cakes and desserts.
- Serve with fall-flavored cakes such as pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, cinnamon pie, or apple pie with a dollop of this fresh whipped cream
- Perfect topping for hot drinks including pumpkin spiced hot chocolate or coffee.
- Spread over pound cake or carrot cake instead of cream cheese as a simple sweet icing or frosting.
- Delicious sweet side for some baked classics such strawberry shortcake, Streuselkuchen, chocolate fudge cake, or cherry brownies.
Storage tips
You can prepare the whipped cream ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to a day. Whip it briefly before serving to restore its fluffy texture.
I do not recommend freezing whipped cream as the texture changes once thawed.
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Brown Sugar Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine cream, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.3 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup heavy cream
- Start whipping the mixture at low speed with a hand mixer or your stand mixer to prevent splattering. Gradually increase to medium-high speed. Reduce back to medium speed once medium peaks begin to form. You're not looking for stiff peaks! The cream should be firm enough to hold its shape but not over-whipped to maintain a smooth texture. Stop whipping just before you think it's done as it will thicken slightly afterwards.
- Taste the whipped cream and adjust sweetness if necessary.
