21 Easy Whipped Cream Desserts That Are Light and Fluffy
Everything is better with an extra dollop!
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It's hard not to love whipped cream. Just picture its fluffy, cloud-like texture and sweet, creamy flavor—yum! But we love how versatile this ingredient is for all kinds of whipped cream desserts. Whether you're making no-bake pies, you want a sweet treat full of fall flavors like pumpkin and cinnamon, or you're celebrating a special occasion with homemade cake, there's a good chance that there's room for whipped cream on your plate.
One of the best things about whipped cream is how easy it is to make from scratch. All you need is a mixing bowl, mixer (we recommend an electric mixer, but you can get the job done with some elbow grease and an egg beater), heavy cream, and a bit of powdered sugar. (You also may want to compare heavy cream versus heavy whipping cream to know the difference between the two!)
Once you try making your own sweet whipped cream at home, you won't need to spring for the canned stuff at the grocery store. Here, you'll find a few tasty ways to amp up the whipped topping in your homemade desserts. A dollop of whipped cream goes a long way in topping Jell-O recipes and Oreo desserts. If you'd like to flavor your whipped cream, feel free to add vanilla or almond extract. It's great for ice cream toppings and mix-ins, like the chocolate milkshakes with chocolate whipped cream. Now, doesn't that sound just positively dreamy?
Red, White, and Blue Trifle
A layered trifle always makes a statement! This one is filled with whipped cream and cubes of store-bought pound cake, then piled high with fresh berries.
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Atlantic Beach Pie
Cool down with a slice of Atlantic Beach pie—it's a summertime delight! Whipped cream offsets the citrus zing of lime and lemon.
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Chocolate Milkshakes
This is the ultimate chocolate indulgence! These rich drinks are *double* the sweetness: chocolate is used in the milkshake itself and in a chocolate whipped cream topping.
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Ambrosia Salad
Ambrosia salad is a creamy, pillowy fruit salad that's traditionally prepared combining sour cream and Cool Whip. This version is made easier with homemade whipped cream. Just add mandarin oranges, pineapple, grapefruit, coconut, and fluffy marshmallows.
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Sheet Pan Ice Cream Sundae
Ree's sweet shop in Pawhuska is constantly serving up over-the-top ice cream sundaes, and none would be compete without homemade whipped cream! Take inspiration from her with a sheet pan sundae guaranteed to delight.
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French Silk Pie
Whipped cream is the perfect foil to dense, dark chocolate ganache in this easy homemade pie. Plop a heap of whipped cream and garnish with a few chocolate curls "if you're feeling sassy," as Ree says.
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Strawberry Shortcake
It's no secret that we love fresh berries around here, and this spring flavored dessert is complete with a generous dollop of whipped cream.
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Ice Cream Icebox Cake
An icebox cake is always easy to make ahead. This one is layered with zingy lemon curd and whipped cream. It's an elegant dessert for your next party!
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Oreo Pie
Oreo cookies? Pie? You have us sold! This no-bake dessert is topped with a super fluffy cookie-flecked whipped cream frosting that's perfect for an Oreo-lover's birthday.
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Mocha Mug Cakes
This is the recipe you need when you want a quick hit of something sweet! These individual cakes bake right in the microwave and have a dense, gooey chocolate center. Top each one with whipped cream!
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Pumpkin Trifle
Here's a show-stopping fall dessert! This layered dessert is assembled with squares of crumbly spice cake, gingersnap cookies, a fluffy whipped cream filling, and candied ginger to top it all off.
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Tres Leches Cake
This classic Mexican dessert includes three kinds of milk for a lusciously soft, sweet, and moist cake topped with whipped cream. Add maraschino cherries for a pretty, natural decoration.
Get Ree's Tres Leches Cake recipe.
Cream Puffs
It's hard to turn down a dessert as cute and delightful as cream puffs. This recipe is filled with stabilized whipped cream, so it has a little extra heft to hold up to the crispy choux pastries.
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Homemade Coconut Whipped Cream
If you're in a pinch with no heavy whipping cream, coconut cream makes an excellent whipped cream. It's so rich and delicious, you can eat it all on its own with some fresh berries for dessert.
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Individual Lemon Blueberry Trifles
Who doesn't love a miniature individual dessert? These pretty trifles are also perfectly flavored with fresh berries, lemon, and layers of tangy whipped cream.
Raspberry Cream Pie
In this light and summery dessert, whipped cream is folded with raspberry yogurt and instant pudding mix for a firm filling in Oreo cookie crust.
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Devil Dogs
This short-cut recipe starts with your favorite chocolate cake (box mix works great!) and features luscious homemade whipped cream with a maraschino cherry on top. Delish!
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Rich Italian Hot Chocolate
Italian hot chocolate is a richer, thicker version of the hot cocoa you already love. It has just enough body to hold a dollop of homemade whipped cream in this recipe, garnished with dark chocolate shavings.
Get the Rich Italian Hot Chocolate recipe at Whisk It Real Gud.
Banana Pudding Parfaits with Salted Bourbon Caramel
If banana pudding alone isn't enough, try this twist made with silky smooth salted bourbon caramel and layers of Nilla wafer cookies. They're served in cute glasses for a miniature dessert!
Get the Banana Pudding Parfaits with Salted Bourbon Caramel recipe at Savory Spice Rack.
Banana Pudding Cake
This layer cake is both breathtaking and delicious, all thanks to the delightful whipped cream decoration between soft Nilla wafers. It captures the classic flavors of banana pudding in a celebration-worthy dessert.
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