Keto whipped cream
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Learn how to make this foolproof keto whipped cream recipe using just 3 ingredients. It’s light, fluffy, and ready in seconds, and I love adding it to everything!
Can you have whipped cream on keto?
Technically, the only reason you can’t have whipped cream on a keto diet is the added sugar. Once you eliminate that, you can indulge in guilt-free whipped cream without the sugar hit.
I tested this with the most popular keto sweeteners and found that keto powdered sugar and allulose seamlessly blended into the cream, resulting in fluffy cream with just the right amount of sweetness and no grainy texture (which happened with erythritol and monk fruit).
Here’s why I always have some on hand:
- Made with 3 ingredients. All you need is heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sugar-free powdered sugar.
- Ready in minutes. I bet it’ll take longer to find your electric mixer than it will to make this recipe.
- Endlessly versatile. Use it to top your drinks, decorate your desserts, or (if you’re like me) eat it straight out of the bowl!
- 1 gram of net carbs. So you can indulge and enjoy it with my favorite keto desserts.
Table of Contents
Ingredients needed
- Heavy cream. Also known as double cream, heavy whipping cream, or thickened cream. Keep it chilled until it is ready to be whisked. Please do not use low-fat creams, as they won’t fluff up as well, and they also contain extra carbs.
- Vanilla extract. I like a teaspoon of vanilla to cut through the cream’s richness.
- Sugar free powdered sugar– Keto powdered sugar provides both sweetness and a super fluffy texture. I also had success with blending allulose. I don’t recommend erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or xylitol.
How to make keto whipped cream
Full measurements are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Prep. Freeze your mixing bowl for at least 15 minutes.
Step 2- Blend. Once frozen, add all of the ingredients. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, blend at medium speed until soft peaks form.
Step 3- Serve. Add it to your favorite drinks or desserts, or cover it completely and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours.
Recipe tips and variations
- Avoid overmixing. Only mix until you have soft peaks. If you keep mixing, you’ll end up with butter.
- Use different extracts. I love a drop of peppermint extract at Christmas and almond extract during the summer. Start with 1/4 teaspoon, as they are much stronger than vanilla.
- Make chocolate whipped cream. Sift in 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder before whipping.
- Or make peanut butter whipped cream. My favorite variation- It’s fantastic over a cup of peanut butter coffee. Add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter powder before whipping.
Storage instructions
To store: Whipped cream can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Any longer, as it will lose its stability and need to be re-whipped.
To freeze: As this isn’t a keto Cool Whip (that remains fluffy in a frozen state), it’s best not to freeze it. Making the whipped cream takes less than a minute, so no prep is needed before making it.
Frequently asked questions
If you’d like to make this dairy-free, I had success using full-fat coconut cream from a can or plant-based double cream. I used the Flora brand, so be cautious of using other plant-based creams, as they contain fillers that add extra carbs.
Heavy whipping cream/heavy cream is different from whipping cream. There is a slight difference in fat content. While they can be used interchangeably, whipping cream is less stable and generally isn’t ideal for piping or a thicker frosting.
No, since this recipe is for lightly whipped cream, it does not need cream of tartar. Cream of tartar is only needed to stabilize whipped cream for thick frosting.
A cold bowl helps the cream whip faster and hold its shape longer. I’ve tested it both ways, and the difference is noticeable, especially in a warm kitchen.
Keto Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- 1/4 cup sugar free powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Freeze your mixing bowl for at least 15 minutes.
- Once frozen, place all your ingredients into it. Using a stick blender or stand mixer, blend together on medium speed, until medium peaks form.
- Add it to your favorite desserts or drinks, or cover completely and refrigerate, for up to 24 hours.
Notes
Nutrition
What to serve this with
- Hot drinks– Peppermint mocha, gingerbread latte, keto frappuccino, and keto hot chocolate.
- No bake desserts– Keto cheesecake, keto chocolate mousse, and keto creme brulee.
- Cakes– Keto birthday cake, Keto flourless cake, and keto chocolate cake.
- Breakfasts– Keto crepes, keto pancakes, almond flour pancakes, and keto waffles.
It gives nutritional info for 1 serving, but doesn’t tell you what one serving is!
Hi Nina- I’ve just updated the recipe card to make it a little more visible. Each serving is 1/4 cup 🙂
Very amazing
What is the serving size? 2 tablespoons?
Hi Stef- sorry it’s hidden in the recipe card! 1/4 cup 🙂
Thanks so much, Bridget