Chantilly Cream Recipe – Crème Chantilly

Indulge in the delectable delight of Chantilly cream, a heavenly blend of sweet, flavored whipped cream that takes your desserts to new heights!

I was in my 30s before I realized that not everyone sweetened their whipping cream with powdered sugar and flavored it with my favorite flavor enhancer: vanilla. My sweet tooth can’t even imagine eating it any other way. 

The powdered sugar also acts as a stabilizer, making it easier to work with and keeping its shape for longer periods of time. I have even frozen dollops of our leftover chantilly cream recipe to use in hot chocolate later in the week. 

Tips and troubleshooting for a perfect whipped cream 

• Add more cream if you have overwhipped your cream. This can happen very quickly and gently folding into the over-whipped cream with a spatula will give you consistency that is smoother. 
• Is your whipped cream not as airy and light as you would like? Your cream may be too warm.
• Chill your bowl and whisk attachment for 20 minutes before starting your recipe. A cold bowl will help to keep the cream cold, resulting in an airier and fluffy texture. 

Substitutions:

• Add in a couple of tablespoons of sour cream or cream cheese for a tangy, rich flavor. 
• Substitute almond extract for the vanilla extract. 
• Don’t have powdered sugar on hand? Use regular sugar.

Equipment

• stand mixer or electric mixer
• glass or stainless steel bowl (I prefer a narrow and deep bowl)

3 Easy Ingredients for Our Chantilly Cream Recipe

• 2 cups cold heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp powdered sugar (also known as icing sugar)
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 

Instructions for sweetened whipped cream

1. Place the cold cream and vanilla into a bowl. Sift powdered sugar into the bowl.

2. Beat with your whisk attachment on an electric mixer at low speed for 30 seconds. Increase to medium speed once the sugar has been incorporated.

3. Continue mixing until the beaters leave a trail in the cream, usually around 2 minutes. 

4. After you see trails, continue beating the cream, turning off the beaters, and lifting them to see if stiff peaks stand firm. 

5. Refrigerate until you are ready to use. 

FAQ:

• What is the difference between regular whipped cream and Chantilly cream? 

Chantilly cream is sweetened whipped cream that traditionally includes adding a sweetener (powdered sugar) and a flavor enhancer (vanilla extract)

• Why is it called Chantilly Cream?

The name comes from a town in northern France where the tradition of using cream in their pastries. It became popular in the 1800s. The château de chantilly (caste of chantilly) may be on our bucket list of places to visit.

• Can I use half and half to make Chantilly Cream?

You can substitute half and half for heavy whipping cream, but it will be denser and will deflate faster. 

You will see this recipe used in a lot of our recipes. We love it in hot cocoa, paired with fresh fruit, pies, or to spruce up any easy dessert. You can also see it in our Easy Trifle Recipe, and our Strawberry Napoleon.