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Homemade Whipped Cream Topping

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By: Shinee Published: 11/11/2020Updated: 8/10/2021

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This homemade whipped cream topping with a secret ingredient is sweet and tangy, fluffy and light, and outrageously delicious! It’s a game-changer!

Table of Contents

  • Why you’ll love this whipped cream:
  • How to make this recipe:
  • Flavor Variations:
  • Is heavy cream is the same as whipping cream?
  • Can I decorate a cake with whipped cream?
  • What to Serve with Homemade Whipped Cream:
  • Video Tutorial:
  • Yogurt Whipped Cream

Why you’ll love this whipped cream:

Guys, meet your new favorite topping for pies, cakes, crepes and pancakes!! You just have to trust me on this one and give it a try despite how weird it may sound at first.

I feel silly gushing over a simple whipped cream. But let me tell ya, this isn’t just a regular homemade whipped cream! We all know homemade whipped cream is better than store-bought stuff.

But you need to try this yogurt whipped cream asap!! That’s right, yogurt is the secret ingredient!

You’ll love the hint of tanginess that complements the sweetness and richness. I’ve been obsessed with this topping since 2015!!!

How to make this recipe:

I don’t understand why homemade whipped cream is not a thing? Or better question is “Why Cool Whip is still in business?”

Because it’s SO easy to whip up homemade whipped cream!

  1. Pour whipped cream straight from the fridge into a mixing bowl.
  2. Add sugar and whip on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
  3. Add Greek yogurt and vanilla extract and whisk until stiff peaks form.

Tip

Make sure to use cold heavy whipping cream straight from the fridges, as it whips quicker and fluffier!

Some even advice to chill the bowl and whisk for 10 minutes in a freezer. I don’t find it necessary with a stand mixer, but it’ll definitely help if you’re whipping it by hand.

Flavor Variations:

And did I mention how versatile it is? You can add whatever flavorings you want. I’ve tried:

  • Grand Marnier with orange zest – to die for!!!
  • Amaretto – nutty and delicious!
  • Almond extract – amazing! (A little bit goes a long way though!)
  • And, of course, good ol’ vanilla extract!
  • That’s not all. Use any flavored greek yogurt and BOOM!

Is heavy cream is the same as whipping cream?

No, heavy cream (or heavy whipping cream) has a higher milk fat percentage than whipping cream.

  • Heavy whipping cream has at least 36% milk fat, and it’s ideal for homemade whipped cream!
  • Whipping cream, on other hand, has 30-35% milk fat, and doesn’t thicken as good as heavy cream.

Can I decorate a cake with whipped cream?

Yes, you can decorate a cake with whipped cream frosting.

But you need to make it slightly different to make it more stable for piping intricate designs. I shared all the tips in my strawberry whipped cream frosting recipe.

What to Serve with Homemade Whipped Cream:

  • Angel food cake
  • Pavlova or these mini pavlovas
  • Easy Pumpkin Pie or Pumpkin Mousse Pie
  • Pecan Pie
  • Homemade Banana Cream Pie
  • Crepes or pancakes
  • Homemade Cream Puffs
  • Balsamic strawberries or even just fresh strawberries
  • Roll Cake or Strawberry Matcha Roll Cake
  • Berry Chantilly Cake
  • Chocolate Strawberry Shortcakes

Can you tell I’m obsessed? 😉

Video Tutorial:

Yogurt Whipped Cream

Sweet and tangy, fluffy and light, this outrageously delicious yogurt whipped cream is a total game-changer!
5 from 7 votes
serves: 16 servings
Total : 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240ml) cold heavy whipping cream Note 1
  • 2-3 tablespoons sugar Note 2
  • 1/2 cup (80g) Greek yogurt Note 3
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Note: I test all my recipes with both measurements for the most precise and accurate result!

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl with whisk attachment, whip heavy cream with sugar on medium high speed until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
  • Add yogurt and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth and hard peaks form. (TIP: Don't walk away from the mixer, as it's easy to overwhip the whipped cream, which it'll turn grainy and separated.)

Tips & Notes:

Yields: 2.5 cups
Note 1a: Choose heavy cream or heavy whipping cream over whipping cream. (Read the post above for the difference.)
Note 1b: Make sure to use cold heavy whipping cream straight from the fridge. 
Note 2: You can use either powdered sugar or granulated sugar. I typically use granulated sugar, but I recommend fine granulated sugar or caster sugar, as it dissolves quicker.
Note 3: Make sure to use Greek yogurt, as it’s nice and thick. Regular yogurt will make the whipped cream runny.

Nutrition Facts:

Serving: 3tablespoons Calories: 62kcal (3%) Carbohydrates: 2g (1%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Cholesterol: 21mg (7%) Sodium: 8mg Potassium: 20mg (1%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 219IU (4%) Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) Calcium: 17mg (2%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Author: Shinee
Course:Condiments
Cuisine:American
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This recipe was originally published on August 28th, 2015.

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  1. Patti says

    Posted on 2 November 2022 at 4:00 pm

    I’m going to sieve the yogurt overnight to get some of the liquid to drain so it will be thicker and hopefully can hold up better on my cake. 🤞🏻🤞🏻

    Reply
  2. Bell says

    Posted on 19 May 2022 at 4:54 pm

    Hi! Can this be made in advanced and stored in the fridge? And can it be used to ice cupcakes?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 26 May 2022 at 10:41 pm

      Hi, Bell. I don’t recommend making it in advance. And unfortunately, it’s not suitable for frosting cupcakes. It’s just too soft. However, you may want to check out my sturdy strawberry whipped cream frosting recipe that you can frost cupcakes with.

      Reply
  3. IRENE MOTLHAGODI says

    Posted on 17 March 2022 at 3:38 am

    Your recipes are good thanks for sharing 😊

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 20 March 2022 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks, Irene.

      Reply
  4. Veronica says

    Posted on 6 August 2021 at 4:36 am

    Hi, if i use more cream instead of yoghurt for this recipe, will it be able to pipe on the cake?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 6 August 2021 at 10:16 pm

      Hi, Veronica. For frosting cakes, I’d recommend this whipped cream frosting recipe instead. It’s much sturdier.

      Reply
  5. Lavenia.Likumada. Baikeinuku says

    Posted on 3 June 2021 at 7:39 am

    5 stars
    Wow, just wow…, One of my favorites, custard pie with whipped cream on top.

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 5 June 2021 at 4:09 pm

      YUM!!! So happy you liked this whipped cream recipe!! Thank you for your feedback!

      Reply
  6. Shalini says

    Posted on 29 May 2019 at 2:22 am

    what an interesting recipe! can you pipe cakes with this though?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 29 May 2019 at 7:38 am

      Hi, Shalini. This is really delicious whipped cream, but I’m afraid it’s not stable enough to frost cakes. However, I do have tutorial for sturdy whipped cream frosting that is stable enough to decorate cakes. It just doesn’t have yogurt in it. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  7. Maren says

    Posted on 4 September 2018 at 10:50 am

    I have done this before and do love it! I will be using it on pavlova for a group. How much ahead of serving can I make this yogurt whipped cream?

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 5 September 2018 at 11:53 am

      Hi, Maren. You can make it a day ahead. Hope you’ll love it with your Pavlova.

      Reply
      • Maren Coates says

        Posted on 5 September 2018 at 3:14 pm

        5 stars
        I did make it ahead of time and it was a big hit!  
        Thank you

        Reply
  8. Jaime says

    Posted on 15 August 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Could I sub Greek yogurt for sour cream?

    Reply
    • Jaime says

      Posted on 15 August 2016 at 8:56 pm

      My apologies I meant sub sour cream for Greek yogurt!

      Reply
      • Shinee says

        Posted on 16 August 2016 at 3:53 pm

        Hi, Jaime. I think you can, but I’m not exactly sure if the result will be the same. But since both greek yogurt and sour cream are tangy, it might work. Another thing to note, greek yogurt is slightly firmer, so if you use sour cream, the whipped cream might be a little on a loose side. Sorry for not being able provide better answer.

        Reply
  9. Jennifer says

    Posted on 14 January 2016 at 11:40 am

    Does the yogurt need to be full fat or can it be fat free? 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 14 January 2016 at 11:53 am

      Hi, Jennifer! Fat free will work, but I personally like full fat.

      Reply
  10. Michelle at A Dish of Daily Life says

    Posted on 10 September 2015 at 7:24 pm

    I never thought to do anything like this, but what a great idea! Definitely trying it! 

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 September 2015 at 10:20 am

      It’s my latest obsession. Definitely give it a try, Michelle.

      Reply
  11. Kathleen says

    Posted on 10 September 2015 at 5:50 pm

    I am a big fan of whipped cream and yogurt so this combination looks amazing. Thanks so much.

    Kathleen

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 12 September 2015 at 10:16 am

      Thanks, Kathleen!

      Reply
  12. Emily says

    Posted on 9 September 2015 at 2:18 pm

    This looks delicious!  Now I can eat twice as much pie with this on top and not feel guilty.  Thank you!!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 10 September 2015 at 11:16 am

      Haha I like your thinking, Emily!

      Reply
  13. Abby says

    Posted on 8 September 2015 at 2:34 pm

    Yum! As much as I cook with Greek yogurt, it never occurred to me to add it to whipped cream. This is such a brilliant idea!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 8 September 2015 at 5:28 pm

      It sure is delightful! Hope you’ll love it as much as I do! Thanks, Abby!

      Reply
  14. Kati says

    Posted on 7 September 2015 at 7:17 pm

    This looks amazing.  I think I could definitely use this on just about everything. Pinned!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 8 September 2015 at 5:26 pm

      Yep, I’ve been using it on everything!! Hehe Thanks, Kati!

      Reply
  15. Suzan says

    Posted on 7 September 2015 at 6:15 pm

    OMG – I feel like I’ve just found gold – I had no idea !!!
    Thanks so much for sharing – pinning immediately !
    xox

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 8 September 2015 at 5:26 pm

      Haha thanks, Suzan!

      Reply
  16. Christine from Cook the Story says

    Posted on 31 August 2015 at 8:06 am

    One of the things I absolutely love about Greek yogurt is its versatility. I’ve made lots of things with it, but whipped cream isn’t one of them… but it will be soon!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 1 September 2015 at 9:51 am

      I hope you’ll love it, Christine. 😉

      Reply
  17. Ally's Sweet & Savory Eats says

    Posted on 30 August 2015 at 7:30 pm

    I always have Greek yogurt on hand and I’m always baking.  Perfect reason I believe to make this!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 1 September 2015 at 9:47 am

      Yay! Let me know what you think of it, Ally.

      Reply
  18. DK says

    Posted on 28 August 2015 at 6:38 pm

    5 stars
    Now that I just got a new Kitchen Aid stand mixer, I was able to prepare this recipe.  Wow!  No more commercial whip creams in my household!  The whipped cream did not last long enough for photos!

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 30 August 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Haha isn’t it fabulous?? I’m so glad to hear you got to try it. And yay for KitchenAid stand mixer!!

      Reply
  19. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    Posted on 28 August 2015 at 3:28 pm

    Love this lightened up whipped cream- a teaspoon of amaretto sounds delightful with this 🙂

    Reply
    • Shinee says

      Posted on 30 August 2015 at 2:44 pm

      Yes!! Thanks, Medha!

      Reply

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