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Bourbon Whipped Cream

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 22, 2013

Time

6 minutes

Yield

Makes about 2 cups

Bourbon Whipped Cream

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream, chilled2 tablespoons bourbon 1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Before You Begin

Keep the heavy cream cold until you start whipping.

Instructions

  1. Using stand mixer fitted with whisk, mix all ingredients together on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form, 1 to 3 minutes.
Bourbon Whipped Cream

Bourbon Whipped Cream

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Time

6 minutes

Yield

Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream, chilled
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream, chilled
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream, chilled
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 ½ tablespoons light brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Why This Recipe Works

It was important not to overwhip our Bourbon Whipped Cream. If we whipped the cream too long, it curdled and separated—or turned to butter. For longer storage, we found that placing the whipped cream in a wire-mesh strainer set over a mixing bowl works best. This allows any seepage to drip away from the whipped cream. This recipe was updated in March of 2025.

Before You Begin

Keep the heavy cream cold until you start whipping.

Instructions

  1. Using stand mixer fitted with whisk, mix all ingredients together on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form, 1 to 3 minutes.

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