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Peppermint candy sitting on finished peppermint whipped cream on a spoon.

I’m back with another version for your homemade Whipped Cream. This peppermint whipped cream has just enough peppermint to give you that cool and refreshing flavor you want on top of your heavy chocolatey desserts and hot chocolate.

This recipe uses peppermint extract. I know some out there use crushed peppermint candies, but I find it makes the whipped cream grainy which is a bit off-putting. I want my whipped topping light, smooth, and almost airy. Trust me when I say, you do too. Save the peppermint candies for the top. You’ll thank me later.

If you’ve never made whipped cream before, check out How to Make Whipped Cream from Scratch. I go over every detail of how to make whipped cream and the 3 different stages your whipped cream can look like.

This recipe needs 3 Ingredients

Peppermint extract (or peppermint essential oil, if you’re one that uses those in food), heavy cream, and powdered sugar are all you need. No Seriously, that’s it.

Heavy cream being poured into a cold bowl.

powdered sugar in a terracotta dish right before being poured into the mixing bowl

a capful of peppermint extract right before being added to the mixing bowl.

Prefer Essential Oils?

If you’re someone who likes to use essential oils over an extract, then the rule is to Use the oil at a ratio of 1 to 4 (1 part oil is equivalent to 4 parts extract). Peppermint oil is stronger so you need far less than with the extract.

So 1 teaspoon of Oil equals 4 teaspoons of Extract.

Don’t Be Afraid to Make Whipped Cream in Advance

There’s no need to sweat up a storm or make your guests or family wait for dessert because you need to furiously whip cream. You can make whipped cream hours in advance but err on the side of under-beating. Store it in the refrigerator and simply bring it back to life with a few whisks before serving.

Storage Details

Pour any extra into a jar or other food-safe container of your choice.

Whipped cream will keep well in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
If the mixture has separated, gently whisk it back together with a balloon whisk or fork.
Homemade whipped cream loses some volume over time, so you may need to lightly whip it again to achieve the original texture.

peppermint whipped cream on top of hot chocolate with peppermint candy topping the whipped cream.

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Please let me know how your whipped cream turns out in the comments. I’d love to hear how you use it.

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