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This infused alcoholic whipped cream has a hint of bourbon that adds nuance and warmth as a dessert topping. Take your desserts to the next level!
There’s whipped cream, and then there’s bourbon whipped cream. Or insert your favorite booze in the blank: rum, Kahlua, Irish cream. You get the idea!
Yes, alcoholic whipped cream is a thing, and it’s just what you need to take your desserts to the next level. Infusing alcohol in whipped cream brings a nuance and warmth. Just think: a chocolate chip skillet cookie with bourbon whipped cream. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
Making your whipped cream
Making alcoholic whipped cream is just like making the standard variety, but you’ll add 1 shot of booze to the cream and sugar before whipping. If you’ve never made homemade whipped cream, you are in for a treat!
This homemade whipped cream recipe is one of the first things I made with my husband, Alex. It tasted so REAL, so unlike the spray can version, that I told him we’d never go back to the store-bought stuff. (I’ve stuck to it!)
It only takes a few minutes to whip up alcoholic whipped cream, and once you’ve made it, you won’t miss the other stuff. Here are the basic steps for how to make it at home:
- Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and 1 shot of alcohol of your choice in a bowl.
- Whip vigorously until the cream thickens OR use a KitchenAid stand mixer with the whisk attachment on medium speed. You can make a loose cream or whip until stiff peaks form for a fluffier consistency.
Storing tips
This alcoholic whipped cream recipe is best made the day of serving, and I assume you’ll want to eat it then, too! But if you must, it can be made up to a day in advance. Simply store it in an airtight container and refrigerate until you’re ready to enjoy. If the liquid separates out, whip it again to incorporate the liquid. (This will only take a minute or two.)
I recommend serving it immediately, though. It’s just too good!
How to use your whipped cream
So, what needs a dollop of this alcohol infused whipped cream? The question is really what doesn’t need to be topped with it. All sorts of desserts, from crisps to pies to cakes, need a little whipped cream. You can then move on to pancakes and waffles.
Note that different types of alcohol would pair well with each. For example, frozen hot chocolate would pair nicely with a Kahlua whipped cream, whereas an applesauce cake would go well with a bourbon whipped cream. Have some fun with it!
To start your creative juices flowing, here are my favorite ways to use this alcoholic whipped cream.
- Fruit and fruit cakes: Try it with ripe raspberries, a classic strawberry shortcake, an upside-down orange cake, or a blueberry cake.
- Pancakes or waffles: Top my perfect waffles, blueberry waffles, or blueberry pancakes.
- Crisps: Try it on a blueberry, strawberry rhubarb, peach, or apple crisp.
- Chocolate desserts: Top a chocolate chip skillet cookie or a chewy chocolate cookie cake.
Make it vegan
You can make a vegan whipped cream by whipping the solidified cream from a can of coconut milk for a coconut whipped cream. I haven’t tried it, but I assume that the method of adding booze similar to the recipe below will work. (Use the same quantity.)
This alcoholic whipped cream recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, see above.
Infused Alcoholic Whipped Cream
This infused alcoholic whipped cream has a hint of bourbon that adds nuance and warmth as a dessert topping!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stand Mixer
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons alcohol, such as bourbon, rum, Kahlua, or Irish cream
Instructions
- Place a bowl in the freezer to chill for a few minutes. (If using a stand mixer, skip to the next step.)
- Combine the cream, powdered sugar, and alcohol in the chilled bowl.
- With a large whisk, whip the cream by moving the whisk back and forth quickly — try to whisk in a line instead of a circular motion — and whip to your desired thickness is reached. OR place the ingredients in the bowl of a KitchenAid stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and mix on medium speed until the desired consistency is reached. You can use a looser cream for more of a “drizzle,” or a stiffer whipped cream for the traditional Cool Whip style texture.
Notes
If you’re whipping by hand, try placing the bowl in the sink to whip the cream so that it is a bit lower than a table, which helps to make the whisking motion easier.
Fun cocktail recipes
If you’re into booze in your whipped cream, I assume you like cocktails, too! Here are a few of my favorite homemade cocktail recipes:
What’s the ABV on it?
I’m not sure, sorry!
can i use a handmixer instead? and if so, what is the best speed for this? thanks
Yes! Use a medium speed if you have one, otherwise high will work.