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A jar of piped chocolate peppermint whipped cream with chunks of candy canes.

Peppermint Mocha Whipped Cream

Homemade Peppermint Mocha Whipped Cream is a sweet treat that is perfect for the holidays. Use it to top your homemade coffee and espresso beverages!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiments, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 cups
Calories 935 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream well-chilled
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 ½ tablespoons natural unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Optional: Start by placing a metal bowl and the whisk attachment for either a hand mixer or a stand mixer in the freezer. Allow to chill for fifteen minutes. This extra step keeps the cream cold while whipping which improves texture and stability.
  • Pour all ingredients into the chilled bowl (see recipe notes for adjusting flavors).
    Begin to whisk on low until the mixture starts to thicken and foam.
    Once the mixture is foamy, turn up the speed on the mixer to medium. Continue at this rate until tracks from the whisk start to form in the cream and it becomes thick--about 3 minutes. 
    Begin checking the cream frequently for soft, medium, or stiff peaks (learn more about peaks in my how to make whipped cream post). Stop whipping when desired texture is achieved.
  • Use fresh whipped cream immediately or pop it in the fridge until ready to use.

Notes

Nutrition info is for the entire recipe of whipped cream.
How to Store:
This particular recipe keeps really well in the fridge (cocoa powder seems to improve the longevity). Ideally use it the first day, but feel free to keep it in the fridge up to 5 days. 
Tips on Customizing the Flavor:
If you want to play around with getting your own perfect Peppermint Mocha flavor (particularly if you are using different brands of ingredients than I used), here's what I would do:
Measure out the ingredients included in the recipe and assemble everything mise en place (each ingredient measured into a separate dish). Add about 1/2 to 3/4 of each ingredient, whip the cream until just frothy and then taste and adjust flavors. Whip until thickened (but not yet at soft peaks), test and adjust again.
If the flavors feel too heavy at any point, add more heavy whipping cream and gently whisk it in. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Peppermint Mocha Whipped Cream
Amount per Serving
Calories
935
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
86
g
132
%
Saturated Fat
 
55
g
344
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
22
g
Cholesterol
 
269
mg
90
%
Sodium
 
65
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
273
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
38
g
13
%
Sugar
 
36
g
40
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
3499
IU
70
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
159
mg
16
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.