Learn how to freeze whipped cream for later with these quick step-by-step instructions. All you need to get started is a batch of homemade whipped cream!
Line a baking sheet (that will fit in your freezer) with wax paper. Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with freshly made homemade whipped cream (preferable whipped to medium or stiff peaks).
Pipe desired size of rosettes onto the baking sheet. Alternatively, use a freezer-safe container lined with wax paper and freeze right in the container.
Flash freeze on a baking sheet until frozen solid and then carefully transfer to a freezer-safe storage container. May be gently stacked separated with wax paper.Top desserts or place right on coffee from frozen (rosettes take 10-20 minutes to thaw depending on size).
Freeze a Whole Batch
Lots of leftover whipped cream? Just place it all into a freezer-safe container and simply freeze. Thaw overnight in the fridge. The texture will not be perfect, but it'll still be tasty!
Freezing With Other Desserts
If you have incorporated homemade whipped cream into another dessert (for instance, swirls on top of a cheesecake), go ahead and freeze the whole dessert as usual. To preserve any piping as best you can, try flash freezing the dessert.
Place the dessert (let's use slices of cheesecake as our example) on a baking tray lined with wax paper and freeze until solid. Wrap dessert gently with plastic wrap and store in a freezer-safe container or bag. This is a great solution for leftovers, but I recommend testing first if you are looking for a "make-ahead" solution. Depending on the dessert, the thawed version may be unpredictable.