Substitute for Cool Whip

Stabilized Whipped Cream

It’s difficult to find Cool Whip in our area. Well, here’s the perfect substitute to use for pie topping, cakes, summer desserts, and more. It’s sweet, holds its shape and doesn’t melt.

 

PREP TIME:  20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 (8oz/250 g) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp. vanilla
• 2 c. heavy whipping cream, cold

Instructions

1. Place a mixing bowl in the freezer for 15 min.
2. In a separate mixing bowl, cream together with a mixer the powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla until creamy and well mixed.
3. Remove the chilled bowl from the freezer and add the heavy cream. Mix on medium speed for 1 – 2 minutes. Increase the speed to high and continue to mix until stiff peaks form.
4. Add the cream cheese mixture to the whipped cream and beat on medium speed for 1 – 2 minutes, or until well mixed.
5. Store in the fridge for 2 – 3 days.