Bourbon Whipped Cream is perfectly sweet and dimensional in taste and guaranteed to level up any dessert!
This post is all about how to make the BEST Bourbon Whipped Cream.
Bourbon Whipped Cream is a game-changer for any dessert and is easy to make! Not only is the homemade stuff extra creamy and perfectly sweetened, but the bourbon adds depth, making it a cut above the rest.
I always serve a dollop of this whipped cream with my bourbon pumpkin pie. However, it’s also a great ice cream and cake topper.
Once you try this Bourbon cream, you won’t want to purchase a tub of Cool Whip or a store-bought can again! Check out the simple recipe steps below, and invite friends and family over for one unforgettable dessert.
Heavenly Bourbon Whipped Cream
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 1 Pint (16 ounces) of Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1.5 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 4 Tablespoons of White Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons of Bourbon
Equipment Needed:
- Stand or Hand Mixer (whisk attachment preferred)
How To Make Bourbon Whipped Cream, Step-By-Step
Step 1: It’s preferred to chill the mixing bowl and whisk before you begin. This helps prevent the cream from overheating. The whisk attachment is pictured above.
Step 2: Add a pint of heavy whipping cream to the cold mixing bowl. Mix the cream on the medium setting (using a chilled whisk attachment is preferred) until it reaches soft peaks (it will begin to thicken), approximately 1 to 3 minutes. Refer to the picture below for the soft peaks.
Step 3: Add the sugar, vanilla, and bourbon to the mixing bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form, which may take five minutes or less.
*Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve!*
FAQs
Why Do You Add Alcohol to Whipped Cream?
Adding alcohol to whipped cream adds warmth, flavor, and a tasty variation, distinguishing it from a basic whipped cream topping. Also, it goes with everything, not just a piece of bourbon pumpkin pie, FYI.
Why Won’t My Whipped Cream Stiffen?
It’s important to whip the cream first to achieve soft peaks before adding the sugar, vanilla, and bourbon. Adding the sugar at the very beginning before whipping will result in a thinner consistency. Also, using a cold bowl and whisk will help to whip the cream more easily and with a thicker consistency.
Can You Over Whip Cream?
Yes! Once the whipped cream reaches stiff peaks, you should stop whipping immediately. If the cream becomes overwhipped, it will curdle, look grainy, and not taste quite the same.
Heavenly Bourbon Whipped Cream
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk Attachment
- Stand or Hand Mixer
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
Ingredients You'll Need:
- 16 ounces Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1.5 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 tbsp White Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp Bourbon
Instructions
How To Make Bourbon Whipped Cream, Step-By-Step
- It’s preferred to chill the mixing bowl and whisk before you begin. This helps prevent the cream from overheating. The whisk attachment is pictured in the article.
- Add a pint of heavy whipping cream to the cold mixing bowl. Mix the cream on the medium setting (using a chilled whisk attachment is preferred) until it reaches soft peaks (it will begin to thicken), approximately 1 to 3 minutes. Refer to the picture in the article for the soft peaks.
- Add the sugar, vanilla, and bourbon to the mixing bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form, which may take five minutes or less.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve!
Nutrition
Final Thoughts On Bourbon Whipped Cream
I swear this heavenly Bourbon Whipped Cream will change the way you dessert all year long (not just the holidays!). It’s full of flavor and enhances any dessert you pair it with. Every Thanksgiving, I make this whipped cream as a topping for my bourbon pumpkin pie recipe. However, I also use it as an ice cream topper with cake or whenever I need DELICIOUS whipped cream!
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