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There's just something cozy and festive about adding a dollop of peppermint whipped cream on top of your favorite wintertime sweets. Just three ingredients and an optional sprinkling of crushed peppermint candies are all you need to make this easy topping recipe.
I originally came up with this recipe as a topping for my Gingerbread Pancakes with Peppermint Whipped Cream. The cool peppermint flavor is such a great compliment to the warm spices in that recipe.
Flavored whipped creams like this are also great on top of a cup of hot chocolate. It would pair beautifully with a mug made from my homemade hot chocolate mix, a cozy peppermint mocha, or on top of some spiked hot cocoa.
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❤️ Why we love this recipe
- Peppermint whipped cream is quick and easy to make.
- You can prepare this recipe in a bowl with an electric mixer (or a whisk if you want a good arm workout!) or by using a whipped cream dispenser.
- A sprinkling of crushed candy canes or peppermint candies on top of this homemade whipped cream makes any dish instantly more festive!
📝 Ingredients
Here's everything you need to make a batch of homemade peppermint whipped cream (see recipe card below for ingredient amounts and full directions):
- Heavy cream
- Granulated sugar
- Mint extract or peppermint extract - These are very similar, but mint extract has a mix of peppermint and spearmint, whereas peppermint extract is just peppermint.
- Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (optional, for garnish)
🥣 How to use a whipped cream dispenser
If making whipped cream at home is something you do often, you may want to consider investing in a whipped cream dispenser.
I used something similar while working at a coffee shop post-college. My husband bought one for me for Christmas a while back, and I had to re-learn how to use it since it had been a while.
So if you find yourself in the same boat, this will hopefully help you learn how to use a whipped cream dispenser at home!
All it is, basically, is a container that you pour your ingredients into, then "charge" with nitrous oxide.
You'll need to buy those N2O chargers separately, but your dispenser should come with a charger holder that you'll use to screw it into the top. This punctures the cartridge and releases the gas into your dispenser.
After your dispenser is charged, shake it a few times. Invert the dispenser with the decorating tip facing down, and squeeze the lever to dispense fluffy, delicious whipped cream with minimal effort.
Depending on what brand you buy, you may need to squeeze and release it a few times to get it to dispense.
Each N2O cartridge will charge one batch of whipped cream, so you'll need a new one each time you want to use the dispenser.
You don't have to use all of the whipped cream right away. The dispenser can hang out in the fridge for several days and still be fine.
Here are a few extra tips for successfully using a whipped cream dispenser:
- Chill the dispenser well. A cold whipped cream dispenser will make the process go easier. I like to put the base of it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes ahead of time.
- Make sure your ingredients are chilled, too! Whether you're using heavy cream or coconut cream, having the ingredients well chilled is key.
- Feel free to add additional ingredients to your cream, but stir or whisk them together before adding them to the dispenser. If any of the items are clumpy, they may clog the nozzle.
- Don't overfill your dispenser. The instructions should tell you what the capacity is, which will ensure there's enough room for the N2O to charge the liquid. My dispenser has a 1-pint (2-cup) capacity.
- Be sure everything is sealed well before inserting your N2O cartridge.
- When you're done using the dispenser, invert it over the sink and squeeze the handle until all of the gas has been released before unscrewing the lid.
- Clean the nozzles well to ensure there are no obstructions when trying to dispense future batches of whipped cream.
There are lots of fun things that you can do when making homemade whipped cream. Try a basic batch first, and then branch out and see what you can come up with!
✅ How to make this recipe
- Add the heavy cream, sugar, and peppermint extract to a large bowl.
- Beat until firm peaks form. Alternatively, you can use a whipped cream dispenser to prepare this more quickly.
- Dollop the peppermint whipped cream on top of your favorite breakfast, dessert, or beverage and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
See recipe card below for full instructions.
You can whip the cream using whatever kitchen tools you have/prefer. A regular whisk and a bowl will work just fine, but it's quite an arm workout to get the cream whipped by hand.
A handheld electric mixer (like what's pictured in this post) is super easy to use and will help get your cream whipped really quickly. You can also use a stand mixer with the whisk attachment.
See the box above for tips on using a whipped cream dispenser. If you make whipped cream often, it may be something you want to consider purchasing.
It does the job quickly and comes with different tips so you can add some extra flair and precision to your whipped toppings.
📌 Tips
This recipe is really easy to make, but there's a little something extra that you can do that will set you up for success.
Chill, chill, chill. 🧊
Make sure your heavy cream is nice and cold. Keep it in the fridge until you start preparing the whipped cream.
You can also chill your bowl and beaters or whisk. This will keep the cream cold for longer as you're working with it, enabling you to achieve your firm peaks more quickly.
I like using a meat tenderizer to crush up peppermint candies right in their wrappers. You could also use a rolling pin or heavy-bottomed skillet to do your crushing.
If you're using candy canes, you can unwrap them and place them in a zip-top plastic bag. Almost fully seal the bag and crush them in the same way described above.
Go gentle when you're breaking them up, as the pieces can easily go flying around if you hit them with more force. I find it easiest to unwrap them over a small bowl to collect my crushed candy.
💡 Ways to use peppermint whipped cream
These are my favorite dishes to serve topped with peppermint whipped cream:
🍴 Variations
If the idea of flavored whipped cream excites you, check out the peanut butter whipped cream that I shared with a peanut butter banana milkshake with bacon post a while back. Talk about a luxurious garnish!
🔪 Equipment
You don't need much to make this recipe. Just a few common kitchen tools:
- Large bowl
- Electric hand mixer (or a stand mixer or whipped cream dispenser)
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Rolling pin, meat tenderizer, or heavy-bottomed skillet and a plastic bag (optional, for crushing peppermints)
➡️ FAQ
Whipped cream can be made in advance and stored in a closed container in the refrigerator. It does tend to get a little watery if it sits in there for too long, so you may need to re-whip it a bit to get it nice and fluffy again.
Mix in a little more heavy cream to help thin out over-whipped cream.
Yes! Line a plate or baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Place dollops of whipped cream (or pipe it for prettier shapes) and freeze until firm, preferably overnight. Transfer to an airtight container and you have an individual whipped cream topper ready whenever you want it!
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Print📖 Recipe
Homemade Peppermint Whipped Cream
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings (Serving size: about 2 tablespoons) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Description
There's just something cozy and festive about adding a dollop of peppermint whipped cream on top of your favorite wintertime sweets. Just three ingredients and an optional sprinkling of crushed peppermint candies are all you need to make this easy topping recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract (or mint extract)
- Crushed peppermint candies or candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Add heavy cream, sugar, and mint extract to a large bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer or whisk until firm peaks form.
- Dollop the peppermint whipped cream on top of your favorite breakfast, dessert, or beverage and sprinkle with crushed peppermint candies, if desired.
Notes
- Be sure your heavy cream is nice and cold for best results.
- Chill your bowl and beaters or whisk in advance to make the whipping process go even faster.
- If you have a whipped cream dispenser, you can add the ingredients to the chilled base. See my notes in the post above for tips on how to successfully use a whipped cream dispenser.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 69
- Sugar: 5.2 g
- Sodium: 4.1 mg
- Fat: 5.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg
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