Do you love Starbucks whipped cream? So do we! If you’re looking to grab a bottle from the store, we’re sadly here to inform you that this is impossible.
Starbucks makes its own whipped cream in-house as part of the baristas’ daily prep. So you’re not crazy for obsessing over the freshness or creaminess of it. Homemade whipped cream is undeniably superior to store-bought stuff.
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How Does Starbucks Make Their Whipped Cream?
You may be shocked to learn that Starbucks whipped cream only requires two simple ingredients—vanilla syrup and heavy cream.
While their process is streamlined because your Starbucks barista uses a whipped cream dispenser and charger, you can still make this whipped cream with just a whisk and a bowl. If the thought of whisking heavy whipping cream and vanilla together sounds tedious, you can always use a blender or KitchenAid.
Alternatively, you could also pick up some specific whipped cream dispensers to make it even more authentic to the stuff you’re used to at Starbucks.
How To Make Starbucks Whipped Cream at Home—4 Ways
Here are three ways you can make Starbucks whipped cream at home. They all require the same ingredients, and you can easily double the recipe to make more.
1: The Whisking Method
Homemade Whipped Cream
Equipment
- 1 whisk
- 1 big bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pint cold heavy cream
- 7 tbsp vanilla syrup
Instructions
- Place your heavy whipping cream and vanilla syrup in a bowl.
- Whisk until you see “peaks” start to form. These peaks should be thick enough to stand up like mountains for at least a few seconds.
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2: The Blender Method
Homemade Whipped Cream
Equipment
- 1 spatula
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 pint cold heavy cream
- 7 tbsp vanilla syrup
Instructions
- Place all of your ingredients in the blender and blend on low for about 15 seconds.
- Once you notice it start to thicken, grab your rubber spatula and scrape the edges of the blender to bring your mixture to the center.
- Next, pulse on high until you get the desired consistency. The consistency should be thick enough to stand up on its own in a “peak” for a few seconds. This will take about 4 pulses.
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3: The KitchenAid
Homemade Whipped Cream
Equipment
- 1 KitchenAid with stainless steel bowl and whisk attachment
Ingredients
- 1 pint cold heavy cream
- 7 tbsp vanilla syrup
Instructions
- Place your whisk and stainless steel bowl in the fridge for about ten minutes before you begin. This method works best if both are cold.
- When your tools are chilled, place your heavy whipping cream and vanilla in the bowl and set your mixer to a low setting.
- Mix for two to three minutes or until you notice your mixture thickening.
- Gradually increase the speed of your KitchenAid as you notice your whipped cream stiffen.
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4: Chargers
For this method, you will need a whipped cream dispenser and whipped cream chargers.
Homemade Whipped Cream
Equipment
- 1 whipped cream dispenser
- 1 N2O charger
Ingredients
- 1 pint cold heavy cream
- 7 tbsp vanilla syrup
Instructions
- Place your vanilla syrup and cold heavy whipping cream into the dispensers and tighten the lid.
- Screw on the charger with the dispenser cover and shake the dispenser about 15 times. This method works best if you place the dispenser on its side while you let it set for 2-3 minutes.
- After you let the dispenser set, you are ready to go! This stays good for 72 hours in the fridge, just give it a shake before you use it.
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Best Store-Bought Options
If you aren’t wanting to go through the trouble of making your own homemade whipped cream as they do at Starbucks, you can still purchase some decent store-bought options. Here are our top three choices for store-bought whipped cream:
1. Land O’Lakes
Land O’Lakes has been perfecting its dairy game since 1921. What makes their whipped cream stand out against other store-bought brands is that their version doesn’t use water. This results in a firmer texture and creamier taste.
This brand also creates a fantastic sugar-free version for those watching their sugar intake!
2. Natural By Nature
Natural By Nature has perfected the balance between creating stellar products and utilizing sustainable farming practices. We also love that this product is found in most grocery stores and on Amazon.
3. Whole Foods 365 Brand
What we love most about the Whole Foods whipped cream is that it is made from only organic ingredients and is light and creamy. This whipped cream is perfect for those who prefer a whipped cream that is light yet full of flavor.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully, this article has equipped you with everything you need to know about Starbucks whipped cream.
This concoction is easy enough to make at home. You can use your homemade whipped cream for copycat recipes or give your pup their Starbucks Puppuccino fix. You can also use your whipped cream on ice cream, cold brew, Frappuccinos, or even on top of espresso to craft an espresso con panna.
The simplicity of the ingredients is truly what makes this whipped cream shine, and it is simple and easy to make in the comfort of your own home!
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