How to make Colored Whipped Cream

We have all the directions you’ll need to make pretty and delicious homemade Colored Whipped Cream. It could not be easier to make and this colored whipping cream will look so special and pretty on your desserts.

When Nancy and I were kids, Cool Whip was our Mom’s whipped topping of choice.  We rarely if ever had Whipped Cream and we don’t know why because it is so very delicious.  Now a days we will almost always serve whipped cream as a dessert topping.  And even though the whipped cream in the can tastes great – Whipped Cream from scratch is better. And it is so very easy to make!  And sometimes on special occasions when our dessert calls for a little extra pizzazz — we make Colored Whipped Cream.

Pour 1 cup of Heavy Whipping Cream into a measuring cup.  This is the point where you add the food coloring.  For our pretty pink whipped cream we added the tiniest drop of pink food coloring.  You don’t need very much!  Mix the food coloring into the whipping cream with a spoon until it is completely incorporated.

Now pour the colored whipping cream into a “CHILLED” metal mixing bowl.  We placed both our mixing bowl and the whisk attachment in the freezer for approximately 30 minutes before we made the whipped cream.  Now add Powdered Sugar to taste.  We used 3 tablespoons of Powdered Sugar.  You might like your Whipped Cream to be more of less sweet.  After much trial and error – we think 3 tablespoons is the “just right” amount.

Using the whisk attachment, beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form.  Do not over-beat the whipped cream, it will turn into butter if you whisk it too long.

That’s all there is to making pretty, creamy and delicious Colored Whipped Cream from scratch.

Next time you are going to add whipped cream to your dessert, try this recipe for homemade colored whipped cream!  Your family and guests will love it!

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