Why have plain when you could enjoy chocolate whipped cream?

This recipe calls for Dutch-processed cocoa powder, which has less of an acidic bite than regular cocoa powder.

Can Chocolate Whipped Cream Be Made Without S mixer?

Southern Living Chocolate Whipped Cream in a bowl ready to use

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How Much Whipped Cream Does This Make?

This recipe is easy to scale up or down, depending on how much whipped cream you will need.

The recipe below yields about 4 cups of whipped cream.

Southern Living Chocolate Whipped Cream ingredients

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It can be made up to 24 hours in advance, but wont hold its shape as well.

You may need to beat it with a whisk to help bring it back together.

Gradually increase speed to medium-high and continue to mix until cream reaches stiff peaks.

Southern Living Chocolate Whipped Cream combining the ingredients in a mixing bowl

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Do not over whip.

Use immediately for best results.

Southern Living Chocolate Whipped Cream whipping until the ingredients are combined

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Southern Living Chocolate Whipped Cream in a bowl ready to use

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