Sturdy Whipped Cream Frosting

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This whipped cream frosting is yummy and very stable. It does not melt at room temperature like many standard whipped cream frostings. It also makes a great dip for fresh fruit — not too sweet, just right! This recipe is great for a stand mixer but any good mixer will work.

Submitted by Jo-Lynn Jansen
Updated on May 28, 2024
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Four vanilla cupcakes with piped sturdy whipped cream frosting
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
5 cups
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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon almond extract

  • 2 cups heavy cream

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make sturdy whipped cream frosting

    Four vanilla cupcakes with piped sturdy whipped cream frosting

  2. Combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix with the whisk attachment on medium speed until smooth.

    A stand mixer with a whisk attachment with cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract

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  3. With the mixer on, slowly pour in heavy cream.

    A glass measuring cup of heavy cream being poured into the bowl of a stand mixer

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  4. Stop and scrape the bottom of the bowl occasionally. Continue whipping until cream reaches a stiff peak.

    A stand mixer with thickened, sturdy whipped cream frosting

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  5. Use to decorate cakes or cupcakes. Enjoy!

    Four vanilla cupcakes with piped sturdy whipped cream frosting

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

132 Calories
11g Fat
6g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 132
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Potassium 31mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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