Homemade Peppermint Whipped Cream

Peppermint mocha in a mug garnished with chocolate and peppermint candies.

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.

Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen - Ashley Covelli

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Servings: 8 Servings (Serving size: about 2 tablespoons)

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

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.