We tried both bottles and tubs to find the best.

“Not as fake-sweet as the others,” one editor said.

“It tastes the most like cream.”

packages of whipped topping in tubs and bottles

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Perhaps the best part about this whipped cream is that it was notably sturdy and held its shape reliably.

“The texture here is good,” one editor said.

“It feels sturdier than others.”

can of kirkland whipped cream

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President Whipped CremeComparable to vanilla ice cream, this whipped cream was the sweetest in the bottled bunch.

Cabot Sweetened Light Whipped CreamOne editor compared the flavor of this whipped cream to sweetened condensed milk.

“Like melted ice cream,” one editor said.

tub of tru whip whipped cream

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Publix Original Whipped ToppingAt least three editors compared this whipped topping to marshmallows or marshmallow fluffespecially in texture.

“Not too sweet,” remarked one editor.

This whipped cream wasn’t as “pillowy” as Cool Whip, notably thinner in texture.

tru whip container and can of whipped cream

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“Very sweet, but pleasantly sweet,” said another.

One editor called its flavor “tart” which was an interesting departure from the sweeter whips.

Tub Winner: Tru Whip

Tru Whip delivered a fine balance between flavor and texture.

Robbie Caponetto; Photo: Mary Beth Wetzel