Low-carb Whipped Cream (keto and sugar-free)
There’s nothing like fluffy, sweet homemade sugar-free whipped cream. It’s so easy and is ready in just minutes. Learn how to make a basic recipe with additional flavor variations.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons Swerve Confectioners Sweetener or powdered sweetener of choice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl or stand mixer bowl
- Using your hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, gradually increase speed to high to avoid splatter and beat until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
Notes
TIP: It’s best to chill your bowl before whipping your cream. Keeping everything chilled will help the cream hold enough air, making it light and fluffy.
TIP: Whip only until you have medium or slightly stiff peaks. Once soft peaks form, it will turn to medium and stiff peaks very quickly. If you overmix, it will turn to butter, so keep an eye on the mixing!
How to store
Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Keep in mind the longer it is refrigerated, the more it will lose its structure.Variations and add-ins
The sky is really the limit. Here are a few of my personal favorite flavored whipped cream variations:- Almond or Maple flavor – replace the vanilla with almond or maple extract
- Add Bailey’s or amaretto – yes, these alcohol infused, boozy whipped cream ideas are actually suitable for a low carb or keto diet. Add 2 tablespoons of alcohol to the bowl, eliminate the vanilla, and whip per instructions. This won’t throw off your macros or toss you out of ketosis. It will add only about 1g net carb per serving and a ton of flavor. Purchasing one mini bottle (also known as an ‘airplane bottle’) is plenty for this recipe.
- Chocolate whip – add 2 tablespoons of raw cacao or cocoa powder to the bowl
- Blueberry, strawberry or raspberry whipped cream – add 1-2 tablespoons of berry powder (or powdered freeze dried berries) to the bowl
- Add coffee – add one teaspoon instant coffee granules to the bowl and stir until completely dissolved. Then whip per instructions. Consider adding some cocoa powder to make a mocha whipped cream – absolutely sinfully good! This can seriously be a dessert unto itself.
- Add peanut butter powder – add 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter powder to the bowl and whisk until the powder is thoroughly incorporated with the cream. Then whip.
- Make it lemony – add 1 tablespoon of preserved lemon paste for an incredible blast of lightly salted lemon flavor. It’s divine. Read about Preserved Lemons and Preserved Lemon Paste as well as how to make your own lemon puree in my Ingredient Spotlight post.
- Blue whipped cream – add a pinch or two of blue spirulina for an amazing blue color that’s so fun and interesting piped onto berries or on top of smoothies and shakes
- Add herbs and spices - such as pumpkin spice or a pinch of cinnamon. Try making your own homemade Pumpkin Spice Seasoning for that personal touch.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cups | Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 10g | Net Carbs*: 0g
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