This Keto Whipped Cream is incredibly easy to make and doesn’t have any added sugar or weird fillers. Use it to top all of your favorite keto desserts!
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If you haven’t made your own Keto Whipped Cream yet, you’re seriously missing out. It is SO easy to make and is the perfect topper for your favorite Keto Desserts and drinks. And it is absolutely essential for holiday recipes when celebrating Keto Thanksgiving. Let’s get started!
Why You’ll Love this Keto Whipped Cream
- It uses only three ingredients.
- It’s cheaper than storebought.
- It’s whipped cream… what’s not to love?!
Ingredients Needed for This Keto Whipped Cream Recipe
Ingredient quantities for this homemade keto whipped cream are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Heavy whipping cream
- Swerve Confectioners
- Vanilla extract
How to Make This Whipped Cream Keto Recipe {Quick Overview}
This is just a quick overview of some of the steps involved in making the low carb whipped cream. For the recipe in detail, including exact measurements used at each step, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
Here are five steps to the whipped cream process (yes; the numbers are in the correct order; I wanted to show #3 and #5 side-by-side):
Step 1: Add heavy whipping cream and Swerve Confectioners to a bowl.
TIP: Make sure your heavy whipping cream, bowl, and beaters are chilled. (For the bowl and beaters, you can put them in the freezer for 30 minutes.)
Step 2: Combine the heavy whipping cream and Swerve on low-medium. (My mixer has 7 speeds and I do this step on 3.)
Step 3: Increase the speed of your mixer to medium-high and continue until the whipping cream begins to thicken. It will stick to your beaters at this point, but it won’t have the density of whipped cream yet.
Step 4: Add vanilla extract.
Step 5: Increase the speed of your mixer to medium-high and continue until the mixture forms medium peaks. Don’t overbeat or you’ll end up with butter! I confess I like to live on the edge and make my whipped cream just a touch thicker than what most people do. I’m okay with that and the process hasn’t failed me yet. 😉
How to Make Canned Heavy Whipping Cream Keto
For that canned whipped cream look, I used this dessert decorating set.
It’s very simple to use – you just remove the lid/plunger, spoon your whipped cream into the top, replace the lid/plunger, and press down on the top to disperse the whipped cream. This set is also great for frosting like my keto chocolate cream cheese frosting.
Net Carbs in Low Carb Whipped Cream
Keto Whipped Cream has 0g net carbs if you go by the labels shown on most cartons of heavy whipping cream.
However, due to rounding allowances on nutrition labels, food manufacturers can label an item as 0g if the individual serving size (in this case, 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream) contains less than 0.5g net carbs. Heavy whipping cream contains, according to the USDA, 0.4g net carbs per 1 tbsp.
I use USDA data when calculating my nutrition facts, so that is why you will see this Keto Whipped Cream listed with net carbs vs. some Keto Whipped Cream recipes that show 0g net carbs. I like to be precise! 😉
Frequently Asked Questions about Keto Whipped Cream
Is whipped cream Keto friendly?
Generally, whipped cream is keto friendly.
However, the vast majority of commercially produced whipped cream contains added sugar, which many people prefer to avoid on keto. For example, Reddi-wip Original contains both sugar and corn syrup. Although each (tiny!) 5g serving contains only 1g net carbs, which means it’s technically acceptable for keto*, it’s not the best choice for your diet.
*I’ve found that statements about foods being technically acceptable for keto if they contain a small amount of added sugar to be controversial at times, yet most people won’t think twice about eating bacon on keto… which contains a small amount of added sugar. 😉 It’s up to you to decide what you want to do about small amounts of added sugar in foods with low net carb counts.
Is there sugar free whipped cream?
Yes! You can make sugar-free whipped cream at home with this recipe.
Another option is Great Value (Walmart)’s Sugar-Free Whipped Cream, which comes in a can just like Reddi-wip. Unfortunately, it contains sucralose (an artificial sweetener that is generally avoided on keto) and some preservatives. Your best bet is to make your own!
Are there carbs in whip cream?
Yes, although they are minimal – usually 0.5-1g net carbs per serving.
This recipe contains 1g net carbs per 1/4-cup serving.
Is heavy cream the same as heavy whipping cream keto?
They are basically the same thing as they are both required to contain at least 36% milkfat.
Whipping cream, however, only contains 30% to 35% milkfat. I don’t know about you, but it feels like whipping cream should make better whipped cream than heavy whipping cream (since whipped cream is light and fluffy!), but heavy whipping cream actually makes better whipped cream because it holds its shape longer and whips better than plain ‘ol whipping cream.
How much keto whipped cream does 1 cup heavy whipping cream make?
1 cup of heavy whipping cream will make approximately 2 cups of whipped cream, so this recipe yields approximately 4 cups of whipped cream. You can increase or decrease the recipe to meet your needs.
What keto drinks can I serve low carb whipped cream on?
Lots of things from Keto Coffee to keto cake to keto ice cream and more! Here are some of my keto drink recipes that call for a delicious topping of keto whipped cream:
- Learn how to make keto hot chocolate with whipped cream topping!
- You can drink a frappuccino on the keto diet. And they are delicious!
- Make keto pumpkin spice latte for the holidays. This would pair nicely with one of our most popular keto cookies, our low carb pumpkin cookies.
- Keto Peppermint Mocha Master how to make keto peppermint mocha for the winter holidays. This drink is very chocolaty with whipped cream on top!
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Nutrition Facts for This Keto Cool Whip
Per serving (16 total servings of approximately 1/4 cup each*):
- 103 calories
- 11g fat
- 1g protein
- 1g net carbs
*A typical serving size for whipped cream is 1/8 cup (2 tbsp), but let’s be honest – does anyone really use only 2 tbsp? 😉 That said, feel free to adjust the serving size.
What keto desserts can I serve whipped cream on?
Whipped cream is versatile and can be used as a topping on keto breakfast recipes and keto dessert recipes:
- Learn how to make keto eggloaf with whipped cream topping and maple syrup!
- Enjoy this white chocolate mousse recipe made keto-friendly.
- Make this easy chocolate mug cake keto-friendly by following this recipe!
- You can eat cheesecake on the keto diet by following our recipes.
- During the holidays, follow our recipe to learn how to make keto pumpkin pie. You will be glad you did!
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Keto Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Swerve Confectioners
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chill bowl and beaters in the freezer for 30 minutes. Make sure your heavy whipping cream is chilled as well (i.e., don’t take it out of the fridge before starting this recipe).
- Add heavy whipping cream and Swerve Confectioners to a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer.
- Combine the heavy whipping cream and Swerve on low-medium. (My mixer has 7 speeds and I do this step on 3.)
- Increase the speed of your mixer to medium-high and continue until the whipping cream begins to thicken. It will stick to your beaters at this point, but it won’t have the density of whipped cream yet.
- Add vanilla extract.
- Increase the speed of your mixer to medium-high and continue until the mixture forms medium peaks. Don’t overbeat or you’ll end up with butter.
- Refrigerate and consume within two days.
Notes
- For the canned whipped cream look, I used this dessert decorating set.
- Each serving is approximately 1/4 cup.
- This keto whipped cream recipe can be easily halved, doubled, etc.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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Delicious and incredibly easy! Thank you! Love this!
I am so happy to hear that! Thanks, Eslaa! 🙂
I am allergic to dairy. Is there any way to make it milk free and still keep it keto? Thank you.
Hi Lavinia! You can make it with canned coconut cream although the process is a bit more complex. Here is a post about it: https://minimalistbaker.com/how-to-make-coconut-whipped-cream/
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to try it!!!
If you happen to live in the states, make sure you check whether your heavy cream is ultra-pasteurized. You don’t want that!!!!!! If you can find a raw dairy pick-up (realmilk.com) near your home — totally worth leaving work for, you can buy raw heavy cream with no pasteurization at all or we buy Natural by Nature brand (delicious). That’s what we do.
Glad that I saw your recipe for Keto whipped cream right before the holidays. The process was simple and the whipped cream turned out great.
This was light and delicious! I made this to put on your keto pumpkin pie recipe and it was a wonderful combination. Homemade keto whipped cream is way better than regular whipped cream!
Great recipe! This is way better than store bought. The flavor is superb.
I have made this version of Keto whipped cream many times. It just makes everything feel special. The whipped cream is so light and fluffy. I use it to top my coffee, on any Keto sweets and cookies, and sometimes just by itself with a spoon. Thanks.
This Keto whipped cream makes everything better. I put it on my coffee, my Keto cookies, my Keto chocolate smoothie and sometimes just by itself. It is so simple to make and I try to always have some mixed up and ready in the refrigerator.