This quick and easy stabilized mascarpone whipped cream recipe is my all-time favorite, and it can be ready in 15 minutes! It's light and airy - perfect for topping cupcakes, ice cream and pies, as a dessert dip for fruit, or to just eat by the spoonful. I've also included instructions to make chocolate whipped cream! If you're ever looking for a frosting to top a dessert - this is going to become your new go-to.
Chill a large mixing bowl in the fridge (optional, but strongly encouraged).
In your chilled bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer, combine mascarpone cheese and sugar on a high speed until completely combined.
4 ounces mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Add vanilla and heavy cream, and mix on a low setting until it is mostly combined. Now increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form - it may take a little while, so be patient!
1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Once your cupcakes, cake or whatever treat you desire to top this with is cooled and ready to go, fit a piping bag with desired tip and go to town with frosting them. Enjoy!
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Notes
You can use either a stand mixer or a hand mixer for this recipe, but a stand mixer will save your arm from getting sore!
Don't over-whip the mixture because you'll end up with a weird butter! Mix on high speed just until stiff peaks form.
Chocolate version: Want to make it chocolate? Add an extra 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Freezing: You can do is prepare individual servings for later by doing the following:
Drop piped mounds of this whipped cream onto a parchment-linked baking sheet
Carefully cover, and then freeze overnight
The next day, you can peel the mounds of whipped cream off the parchment paper and transfer them to a freezer-safe container for storage
To add to a mug of your favorite hot chocolate, just grab one and drop it on top!
If you plan to use it as garnish on a cake, pie, etc., just let them thaw in the fridge for about 15 minutes before adding them.