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Bourbon Whipped Cream

Level up your holiday desserts with the rich and indulgent flavor of bourbon whipped cream. This four ingredient recipe transforms ordinary whipped cream into a boozy delight, perfect for topping pies, cakes, and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Makes 16
Recipe from: Deanne Frieders | This Farm Girl Cooks

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1.5 Tablespoons bourbon adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions

  • Chill your equipment: If you can swing it time-wise, put a glass or metal mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes. This helps the cream whip up faster.
  • Pour the cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled mixing bowl.
    Begin whipping the cream on low speed. As it thickens, you can gradually increase the speed to medium.
  • When the cream starts to thicken, add the powdered sugar. Continue whipping until soft peaks form, about 1 minute.
  • Add the bourbon. Start with a smaller amount and taste as you go. Remember, you can always add more, but you can't take it back!
  • Optional but delicious: add a teaspoon of vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor.
  • Whip the cream until it reaches stiff peak, about 1-3 minutes. Taste and adjust the sweetness or bourbon if necessary. Do not overbeat!

Farm Girl Tips

Tip: Be careful not to overwhip, as this can turn the whipped cream into butter.
Serve immediately: Dollop the bourbon whipped cream on top of your favorite desserts such as pie, cake, or even hot chocolate. Alternatively, you can refrigerate it until ready to use.

Tips to make this ahead of time

Because we added the powdered sugar, the bourbon whipped cream will hold its shape a little longer. Here are some other tips to make your whipped cream ahead of time.
Underwhip the cream slightly, stopping just before it reaches stiff peaks. This gives it some room to be re-whipped just before serving.
When you're ready to serve, give the whipped cream a quick re-whip to restore the peaks and texture.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 219IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.02mg
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