A perfectly fluffy and oh-so-creamy recipe for maple cinnamon whipped cream with just the right hint of pure maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Enjoy this delicious topping on everything from ice cream to apple pie!
We have an ongoing joke in my family where we all refer to whipped cream as “vitamins.” I’m not sure when this started, but since we’re all whipped cream mega-fans, it became a staple joke whenever we’re overloading our desserts with whipped cream to say, “Would you like any more vitamins?” as we add dollop after dollop on top of our ice cream, brownies, pie and cake. (Pretty much anything sweet is a vehicle for whipped cream in our eyes.)
Two weekends ago, Ryan and I lucked out and had one of his coworkers, Matt, a former professional chef, over to our house for a small dinner party. While Matt says he prefers cooking to baking, his dessert course proved to all of us that his kitchen talents apply to sweet dishes, too. I noticed that it was the small things that made the three-course meal he prepared for us so incredible. It was the tangy zip of lemon in his lump crab risotto, the hint of sweet bell pepper in his zesty vinaigrette, the buttery broth of his bouillabaisse… and the slight taste of maple syrup and cinnamon in his whipped cream.
I’ve made homemade whipped cream more times than I can count (it puts the store-bought stuff to shame) but watching Matt whip up his version felt like watching magic happen in a bowl. First, he whipped the cream by hand along with just the right amount of powdered sugar and vanilla. I’m pretty sure I’d be drenched in sweat and my shoulder would fall off if I tried to get soft peaks to form from heavy whipping cream by hand. (My take on his whipped cream that you will find below calls for a mixer, but if you’re up for it, definitely whip it by hand!) Once the beautifully stiff peaks formed from the cream in his bowl, he folded in a drizzle of pure maple syrup and a dash of cinnamon.
I’m pretty sure I could’ve downed the entire bowl of whipped cream if it was socially acceptable and Matt wasn’t preparing the whipped cream to serve to our group of five adults.
Early last week, a few days after Matt’s incredible meal, I whipped up my best Matt-inspired maple cinnamon whipped cream to serve on top of salted caramel ice cream for dessert after dinner one night. Ryan, Chase and I went to town and Ryan said, “This is the only way we should make whipped cream from now on.” Agreed. The next day Chase requested a “bowl of cream” for dinner. We’re raising the healthiest eater on the planet, my friends.
If you are a whipped cream fanatic and find yourself looking forward to the rich and fluffy bites of whipped cream more than any dessert placed in front of you, please give this version a try. It doesn’t taste like a maple syrup or cinnamon bomb and allows the milky, creamy base of heavy cream to shine through with the faintest accents of vanilla, cinnamon and maple that take it to another level.
Maple Cinnamon Whipped Cream
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Maple Cinnamon Whipped Cream
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: 1 1/2 - 2 cups of whipped cream 1x
- Category: dessert
Description
A perfectly fluffy and oh-so-creamy recipe for maple cinnamon whipped cream with just the right hint of pure maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon. Enjoy this delicious topping on everything from ice cream to apple pie!
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large chilled bowl, combine whipping cream, vanilla and powdered sugar. (You may also use a whisk to whip up the cream by hand if you want to put in a little extra effort.) Using a handmixer with beaters attached or a standmixer with the whipping attachment, begin whipping the cream, vanilla and sugar. The cream will remain liquid for a few minutes, then some bubbles will begin to form. Continue whipping as the cream begins to thicken. It is ready when stiff peaks form.
- Fold in the maple syrup and cinnamon. (Add additional cinnamon or syrup to taste, if desired.) Serve immediately or cover in an air-tight container for up to 10 hours and re-whisk briefly before serving.
And here’s another tip from Matt: The next time you scoop yourself a bowl of vanilla ice cream, add a drizzle of maple syrup on top. It’s heaven in a bowl.
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This sound like it would be amazing on top of warm pie (or on its own, lol). Thanks for sharing
YES!! I have visions of it on top of a warm and buttery apple crisp… YUM!
I make homemade whip cream for so many desserts and have never thought of putting cinnamon or maple syrup in it, LOVE this idea!
Yum! This sounds so delicious!! Thanks for the recipe! xoxo
Oh my gosh, I’m drooling! I can’t wait to make this!
I don’t think I would have any problem demolishing that whole bowl! Homemade whipped cream is my absolute favorite and these flavors are too good!
Yum! I could get on board with this! Definitely will be trying. Also, we love that sea salt caramel ice cream from Publix!
I have yet to try one of their Greenwise ice creams that isn’t amazing!
You sure are a writer to the core because this WHOLE post description left me dripping for some whipped cream and right now i’m at work so that CANT HAPPEN. Can’t wait to try this.
I want to leave work immediately and go make this whipped cream (even though dairy doesn’t agree with me). Real whipped cream is my most favorite thing in the whole entire world and this version sounds delicious!
What I love about this whipped cream is how satisfying it is. I feel pretty full after a reasonable portion! Yummy and filling! Thank you for the recipe!
Homemade whipped cream is HEAVEN, and anything maple is a plus plus for me!
OMG! I am drooling!
This sounds sooo good! Whipped cream is actually my favorite part of any dessert. In fact, when my husband and I eat out and order a dessert, I will often eat just the whipped cream (which he doesn’t like) and he gets the rest of the dessert. It’s a win/win lol.
THIS LOOKS AMAZING! And super versatile to put on tons of different foods and desserts! Thanks for the creative idea.
This sounds incredible – my mouth was literally watering as I read the post. Definitely want to try this out soon.
Thanks!!!
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‘a bowl of cream’ for dinner…we are one in the same, Chase!