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    Updated: Jan 16, 2025 · Published: Mar 8, 2021 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Peppermint Whipped Cream

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    Green whipped cream in a bowl and glass with text overlay that says 'Mint Whipped Cream'.
    Green whipped cream in a small glass with text overlay that says 'St. Patrick's Day peppermint whipped cream'.

    Top o' the morning to ya! Here is an easy and quick way to add some holiday flair to your beverages or desserts this St. Patrick's Day.

    Peppermint whipped cream will give your morning cuppa a taste of the Irish. Add in some green food coloring to make your own mint flavored masterpiece and watch the Instagram likes roll in.

    Green peppermint whipped cream with sprinkles and black curled spoon in glass.

    This is a kid-created recipe made by my daughter. My son's summer mango-pomegranate soda is also-kid created. If you want to get your kids in the kitchen, making homemade whipped topping is a great place to start!

    Not only is it fun and easy for them to help make, but they can pick their own favorite flavors to experiment with. Peppermint is the flavor my daughter chose, which is perfect timing as St. Patrick's Day happens to be just around the corner.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Peppermint Whipped Cream
    • Joss' Tips
    • How to Use Your Fresh Mint Whipped Cream
    • Storage
    • ❤️ More Delicious Dessert Recipes to Consider
    • 📋Recipe

    Ingredients

    Peppermint whipped cream ingredients labeled.
    • whipping cream - At least 30% or more milk fat is needed for whipping. However, because we are adding in other ingredients, I recommend at least 33% M.F. whipping cream.
    • agave nectar - You can use white sugar if you prefer.
    • peppermint extract - You only need a small amount of mint extract because it is strong in comparison to other flavor extracts.
    • green food coloring - The food coloring is definitely optional, but it is fun to serve green food and drink on St. Patrick's Day.

    *Check recipe card for ingredient amounts.

    Chef's Note: Optionally, you can top it with some chocolate cookie crumbs, chocolate syrup and/or sprinkles to make it even more festive.

    How to Make Peppermint Whipped Cream

    Peppermint whipped cream ingredients in bowl.

    Step 1. Add heavy cream to a large mixing bowl with the sugar, peppermint extract and green food coloring.

    Peppermint whipped cream in bowl.

    Step 2. Beat with an electric hand mixer, until stiff peaks form.

    Green peppermint whipped cream in glass in hand.

    Step 3. Top with sprinkles or chocolate, if desired. Serve the peppermint whipped cream!

    Joss' Tips

    • Chill the cream. You may have heard this before, but one big whipped-cream making tip I can give you is to make sure the heavy cream is well-chilled. This should result in a quicker, lighter whipped cream.
    • Chill the beaters. Same goes for the bowls and beater. Simply pop them into the fridge for 10 to 15 minutes before beginning. This isn't a necessary step, but if you can remember to do this ahead of time, it's nice to have a whipped cream that will stay emulsified longer.
    • Don't overbeat. Be careful not to over-beat the cream! You will have a nice and smooth, creamy texture to your whipped topping if you can stop at just the right time. The cream will end up separating if you go too far.

    How to Use Your Fresh Mint Whipped Cream

    • I personally love topping my latte or other beverages with the fluffy clouds and then drizzling it with chocolate syrup for a fresh chocolate-mint flavor.
    • You can use it on desserts like this grasshopper pie, no churn ice cream, or as a filling. Serve it with fresh fruit, on top of pancakes or waffles, etc.
    • Serve it after a yummy St. Patrick's Day Guinness stew or cabbage and bacon.

    Storage

    Your topping is best served immediately, but can also be covered and chilled in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

    Green peppermint whipped cream with black spoon in glass.

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    If you tried this Peppermint Whipped Cream Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

    📋Recipe

    Green peppermint whipped cream in glass with curled black spoon.

    Peppermint Whipped Cream

    Joss Dyckson
    Peppermint whipped cream is an easy and quick way to add some holiday flair to your beverages or desserts this St. Patrick’s Day.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American, Irish
    Servings 8 ¼ cup servings
    Calories 120 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    • 2 ½ tablespoons agave nectar - or white sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons peppermint extract
    • 5 drops green food coloring - or enough to reach desired color--optional

    Instructions
     

    • Add heavy cream to a large mixing bowl with the sugar, peppermint extract and green food coloring.
    • Beat with an electric hand mixer, until stiff peaks form.
    • Serve!

    Equipment

    • Electric mixer

    Notes

    • This recipe yields about 2 cups whipped cream.
    • Your topping is best served immediately, but can also be covered and chilled in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
    • You may have heard this before, but one big whipped-cream making tip I can give you is to make sure the heavy cream, bowls and beater are all chilled. This should result in a quicker, lighter whipped cream.
    • Be careful not to over-beat the cream! You will have a nice and smooth, creamy texture to your whipped topping if you can stop at just the right time. The cream will end up separating if you go too far.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

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    1. Monica Haas says

      March 09, 2021 at 10:08 am

      Your daughter did a great job! Love the idea!
      Kids will have a great time making and eating it.

      Reply
      • Joss D says

        March 09, 2021 at 10:34 am

        Thanks! She enjoyed making it!

        Reply

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