How To Make Chocolate Whipped Cream

Chocolate Whipped Cream

by Beth @ The First Year // October 19, 2016

Easy chocolate whipped cream is only 3 ingredients. This 5 minute stable chocolate whipped frosting is great on cakes, cupcakes, pies, hot cocoa and as fruit dip! Learn how to make chocolate whipped frosting with our tips.

chocolate whipped cream piped into metal cup on wood background

This post was updated November 2021 with new photos.

Chocolate Whipped Cream is…

3 ingredients
ready in 5 minutes or less
the perfect frosting for any dessert
will be your new favorite whipped cream!

Can I make a confession? I like cool whip.

I know.. I'm a dessert blogger. I should probably like homemade whipped cream more than cool whip. But cool whip is easy.

However, everything changed when I tried homemade CHOCOLATE whipped cream.

chocolate whipped cream piped on cupcake

Of course everything is better with chocolate. So now I am addicted to chocolate whipped cream. I eat it with a spoon and it's SUPER good with chocolate pudding.

You can use it to top a pie, in hot cocoa, use it to ice cupcakes or a cake, or use it as the filling in cookies sandwiches. Chocolate whipped cream is a staple recipe that every home baker should know how to make.

But, don't worry.. the first time I went to make regular whipped cream I had to google a recipe. So we're all on the same page – clueless and hungry :) Haha.

I wanted to make this chocolate whipped cream recipe SUPER easy. Don't be afraid – you can make this!

Ingredients

heavy whipping cream
unsweetened cocoa powder
powdered sugar

How To Make

Add the heavy whipping cream, unsweetened cocoa powder and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until stiff peak form, 3-5 minutes.

chocolate whipped cream in large glass mixing bowl

Freeze Your Bowl Before Making Whipped Cream

Chill a metal mixing bowl and beaters in freezer for 15 minutes

You're wondering if this step is necessary. I have made whipped cream by sort of chilling the bowl ahead of time.. meaning last minute I stick it in the freezer or I pull it out of the freezer too early and by the time I actually whip the cream, the bowl isn't chilled anymore.

Here's what I've observed – chilling the bowl and beaters ahead of time produces whipped cream that has stiffer peaks (that's a fancy way of saying it's more stable).

Tips for Making Chocolate Whipped Cream with Cocoa Powder

Overall, I do recommend chilling these items ahead of time, but if you completely forget, putting them in the freezer for at least 5 minutes is better than nothing.

chocolate whipped cream piped into glass jar

How to Make Stabilized Whipped Cream without Gelatin

Put all 3 ingredients in the chilled bowl and beat with an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes, or until stiff peaks form / it's scoopable with a spoon and holds its shape.

Chilling the bowl and beaters ahead of time produces whipped cream that has stiffer peaks (that's a fancy way of saying it's more stable). And because you start with a chilled bowl, you don't need to use gelatin.

Add a dollop of chocolate whipped cream to a mug of hot cocoa!

mug of hot chocolate with chocolate whipped cream on top

More Whipped Cream Recipes

Peanut Butter Whipped Cream
Coffee Whipped Cream
Root Beer Whipped Cream
Pumpkin Whipped Cream

Video Tutorial

Chocolate Whipped Cream

Learn how to make the easiest homemade chocolate whipped cream with only 3 ingredients!

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Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2 cups

2 cups heavy whipping cream
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup powdered sugar

Place a metal mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Remove the bowl from the freezer. Add the heavy cream, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar, and beat with an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes, or until stiff peaks form / it's scoop-able with a spoon and holds its shape.
Use on cakes, cupcakes, pies, hot cocoa, etc. Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.