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This Strawberry Whipped Cream is the perfect summer topping for cupcakes, cakes and fruit salads. Quick and easy to make in under 10 minutes it's loaded with natural strawberry taste, and made with just 3 ingredients.
I first created this Strawberry Whipped Cream as a topping for my Strawberry Filled Cupcakes - but it soon became my favorite way to make an easy dessert in strawberry season.
While Peppermint Whipped Cream is my go-to in winter months - in summer, this Strawberry Whipped Cream is it.
You can use it for topping cupcakes, cakes and pie, sure - but it's also delicious on top of fruit salads, or next to strawberries instead of regular whipped cream. Can't get too much of that amazing summery strawberry taste!
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Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick and all done in under 10 minutes
- It's easy with basically 3 simple steps
- It has just 3 ingredients
- Loaded with natural strawberry flavor
- So delicious & creamy, everyone loves it - even kids!
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Strawberries: For best results, use really ripe strawberries. It doesn't matter if they're a bit mushy.
- Fresh strawberries can be swapped for freeze dried strawberries that you mix into a powder before adding to the cream
- Strawberries can also be swapped for strawberry jam or strawberry puree- swap 8 strawberries for ½ cup strawberry jam. If sweetened, skip the sugar!
- Heavy whipping cream can be swapped for regular whipping cream (with less fat) - but your whipped cream won't keep its shape as well
- Sugar: Adjust the amount depending on your tastes. The amount stated in the recipe does not make it super sweet. It can be swapped for powdered sugar.
How to make it
- Place the strawberries in a shallow bowl and mash them with a fork
- Keep mashing until you have a pretty even puree with no large pieces of strawberry left
- Whip * the cream with an electric mixer on high speed, until it forms stiff peaks. Then add the sugar. Mix gently.
- Add the mashed strawberries
- Mix again until well combined. Ready to pipe or add to a dessert of your choice!
Tips & tricks
- You can use a blender * or food processor * to mash the strawberries for a more even puree
- Start with cold heavy cream as this will make it hold its shape better
- Whip * the cream before adding sugar for the airiest, fluffiest whipped cream
- Don't overmix - after adding sugar and strawberries, mix enough to combine well, but no more. Do not use an electric mixer as it makes it very easy to overmix.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
- Whipped cream does not freeze well
Recipe FAQ
Yes, this recipe is great for making ahead of time. You can keep it covered in a bowl in the fridge, or prep icing bags with it and keep those in the fridge.
It's OK for up to 4 days, but best eaten within 24 hours.
Yes, no problem - just change the number of servings in the recipe card.
Yes, you can beat the heavy cream by hand, but it will take longer.
More delicious berry desserts
Love delicious berry desserts, like this Strawberry Whipped Cream? Then you have to try these!
- Strawberry Filled Cupcakes
- Berry Bake with White Chocolate
- Passion Fruit & Berry Bake with White Chocolate
- Raspberry White Chocolate Muffins
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...and let me know what you loved about it in the comments.
Recipe
Strawberry Whipped Cream
Print RateIngredients
- 8 ripe strawberries stem and leaves removed
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Place the strawberries in a shallow bowl and mash them with a fork until you have a puree without any large pieces.8 ripe strawberries
- Pour heavy cream in a large mixing bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until it forms stiff peaks that keep their shape when you remove the whisk.2 cups heavy cream
- Add sugar and mix gently until well combined, but not more. Do not use an electric whisk for this.1 tablespoon sugar
- Add the strawberry puree and mix gently until well combined. Do not use an electric whisk and do not overmix.
- Serve on top of cupcakes, cakes or fruit salad - or as a dip for strawberries or other fruit and berries.
Equipment needed for this recipe
- Fork
- Shallow bowl
- Mixing bowl*
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Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Strawberries: For best results, use really ripe strawberries. It doesn't matter if they're a bit mushy.
- Fresh strawberries can be swapped for freeze dried strawberries that you mix into a powder before adding to the cream
- Strawberries can also be swapped for strawberry jam or strawberry puree- swap 8 strawberries for ½ cup strawberry jam. If sweetened, skip the sugar!
- Heavy whipping cream can be swapped for regular whipping cream (with less fat) - but your whipped cream won't keep its shape as well
- Sugar: Adjust the amount depending on your tastes. The amount stated in the recipe does not make it super sweet. It can be swapped for powdered sugar.
Tips & tricks
- You can use a blender or food processor to mash the strawberries for a more even puree
- Start with cold heavy cream as this will make it hold its shape better
- Whip the cream before adding sugar for the airiest, fluffiest whipped cream
- Don't overmix - after adding sugar and strawberries, mix enough to combine well, but no more. Do not use an electric mixer as it makes it very easy to overmix.
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days
- Whipped cream does not freeze well
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Sara
I tried the recipe for my nieces 5th Birthday cake and it was stunning! The taste was absolute out of this world. The strawberry flavour came through so strong and the cream held it's shape. It was a hit and I was lucky enough to have some left over to have some brownies with it and it was delightful! Thank you for the recipe and I really recommend trying it! 🙂
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi Sara! Thank you for your comment & I am so happy you enjoyed it! If you like Strawberry flavor, I suggest you try my Strawberry Filled Cupcakes as well - they are topped with this Strawberry Whipped Cream but also filled with strawberries... /Emmeline