Homemade Cool Whip
Homemade Cool Whip is an easy and delightful alternative to store-bought whipped topping, perfect for desserts.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup Cold Water
- 2 teaspoons Unflavored Gelatin
- 2 ¼ cups Heavy Whipping Cream Use cold for better whipping results.
- ¼ cup Powdered Sugar Sifted.
- 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, pour ½ cup of cold water and sprinkle 2 teaspoons of unflavored gelatin over it. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to bloom.
- Step 2: Heat the bloomed gelatin mixture until just warm enough to dissolve, stirring gently until completely dissolved.
- Step 3: In a mixing bowl, pour in 2 ¼ cups of heavy whipping cream and beat on medium speed until it begins to thicken.
- Step 4: Add ¼ cup of sifted powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, continuing to beat until soft peaks form.
- Step 5: Gradually pour the dissolved gelatin mixture into the whipped cream while beating on low speed.
- Step 6: Increase the mixer speed back to medium and beat until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Step 7: Transfer the whipped topping into a container and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If it starts to deflate, whisk gently to restore texture.