How do you make the best pumpkin spiced whipped cream recipe? It is super easy. Now that the autumn season has hit and Starbucks drinks have officially embraced the pumpkin spiced flavors, it is time to bring a taste of fall to your own kitchen.
Best Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Cream Recipe – Ingredients
- 2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 5 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Best Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Cream Recipe – Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer or large bowl.
- Using a whisk attachment, whisk on high until stiff peaks form.
It’s that simple. Sometimes it surprises me how easy and quick it is to make something feel gourmet. Adding just that little extra flavoring or spice turns something simple like a homemade whipping cream into something extra special for the fall season.
Note: You can easily half this recipe. I made it a large recipe so it would easily accommodate my Pumpkin Spice Rolled Yule Log Cake for the Fall (coming soon).
What do stiff peaks in whipping cream look like?
Stiff peaks in whipping cream will hold their shape firm when attached to a whisk. According to Fauzia’s Kitchen Fun, “Use cream that has either a 36 to 40 percent milk-fat content (heavy cream) or 30 to 36 percent (light whipping cream).” The higher the fat content, the better the whipped cream will hold firm.
More Tips for Making Whipping Cream:
- Put your metal bowl and whisk into the freezer for 10-15 minutes prior to adding ingredients. I don’t do this on a regular basis, but it is helpful on hot days.
- Add a bit of sour cream (as seen above) or honey to your whipping cream to add depth of flavor.
- If using a hand mixer, prepare an ice bath for the bowl to rest in while whipping.
- Prepare whipping cream in a professional whipped cream dispenser (fun birthday or Christmas gift idea) with CO2 cartridges.
- One cup of heavy whipping cream yields about 2 cups of whipped cream.
- Do not over mix whipping cream. It will become grainy because the fats and liquids begin to separate. If you slightly over mix, add a little bit more cream (2-4 Tbsp) and hand mix that in with a spatula.
What Foods pair well with the best pumpkin spiced whipped cream?
Homemade Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
Pumpkin Spice Rolled Yule Log Cake for the Fall (coming soon)
Traditional Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Best Pumpkin Spiced Whipped Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tbsp sour cream
- 5 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a stand mixer or large bowl.
- Using a whisk attachment, whisk on high until stiff peaks form.
Notes
Want More Fall Flavors?
Salty & Sweet Pumpkin Spice Harvest Chex Mix
Pumpkin Spiced Scones with a Pumpkin Spice Glaze
Microwave Brown Bag Caramel Corn
Best Buttercream Frosting Recipe – Not really a fall recipe, but it’s great to have on hand if you are doing cakes & cupcakes. So, it gets an honorable mention.