Better Than Whipped Cream
Elevate your desserts with "Better Than Whipped Cream," a luscious, velvety topping that’s irresistibly smooth and bursting with flavor! This quick 10-minute recipe combines the lightness of whipped cream with the richness of mascarpone cheese, creating a luxurious alternative to traditional whipped toppings. Sweetened with just a touch of powdered sugar and perfumed with pure vanilla extract, this creamy delight is perfectly balanced with a pinch of salt for depth. Ideal for dolloping over fresh fruit, cakes, pies, or hot beverages, this airy yet indulgent whipped cream substitute is the ultimate finishing touch for any sweet creation. Make it ahead and store in the fridge—it's an effortless upgrade to your dessert game!
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 1 quarter cup Mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before starting. This helps to achieve a stable whip.
Add the heavy whipping cream to the chilled bowl and start whisking at medium speed using a stand mixer or hand mixer.
Once the cream begins to thicken slightly, add the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Increase the mixing speed to medium-high and continue whisking until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and forms medium to stiff peaks. Be careful not to overwhip, as this can lead to a grainy texture.
Taste and adjust sweetness, if desired, by adding a little more powdered sugar and whisking briefly to combine.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Re-whip gently if it softens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
70 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 140 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 9 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
