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I’m back with another version for your homemade Whipped Cream. Light, fluffy, and perfectly minty — this Peppermint Whipped Cream is your new holiday favorite! It’s made with just three ingredients and comes together in minutes. Spoon it over hot chocolate, swirl it on a chocolate pie, or dollop it onto pancakes or waffles for a little holiday magic in every bite.

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.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

3 ingredients, 10 minutes, zero stress.
Festive flavor that feels like Christmas morning.
Perfect make-ahead treat — stays fluffy and stable for days.
Kid-approved (and kid-fun!) to whip up together.

This recipe needs 3 Ingredients

Peppermint extract, 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

Making the Whipped Cream

Taste & tweak: Need a little more mint? Add another tiny drop of extract and give it one quick mix.

Chill your tools: Place your mixing bowl and beaters (or whisk attachment) in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.

Combine ingredients: Add cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and peppermint extract to the chilled bowl.

Whip it good: Beat on medium-high until stiff peaks form — about 3–5 minutes depending on your mixer. You’ll know it’s ready when the cream holds its shape on the whisk without drooping.

Jenn’s Kitchen Tip

Don’t over-beat! If it starts looking curdled or grainy, you’ve gone too far (and basically made butter. If that happens, just commit and go all the way. Peppermint butter can go on waffles and pancakes).

Notes

Peppermint extract vs. essential oil: If using essential oil, one tiny drop goes a long way. Always ensure it’s food-grade!
Sweetener swaps: You can use granulated sugar, but powdered sugar gives a smoother finish, and helps with stablization as it has cornstarch in it.

Cooking with Kids

DISCLOSURE: Please keep in mind that the following tips are general and are meant to be suggestive. I personally use these strategies with my own kids, who are all unique even within my own family of five. Therefore, please regard these as suggestions or ideas. If you feel that your child requires more or less assistance, then go with what you and your child are comfortable with. Ultimately, you know your child best.

Little hands love helping with this recipe!

Let your kiddo press the mixer button (on low!) and watch the cream “magically” thicken.
Have them taste-test and decide if it needs more peppermint.
Use a spoon or piping bag to swirl the whipped cream onto mugs of cocoa.
Turn it into a mini science lesson — liquid → fluffy solid = kitchen chemistry magic!

Making it together turns a simple recipe into a cozy holiday memory.

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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Author: Jenn Giam Smith
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: About 2 cups (8 servings) 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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When winter finally sets in and peppermint is everywhere, don’t forget about this fun play on whipped cream. It’s an easy way to add that “wow” factor to your Holiday desserts and hot chocolate! Recipe yields about 1 cup of peppermint whipped cream.