Peppermint Whipped Cream Frosting

Name: Peppermint Whipped Cream Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cups (1 pint) Heavy Whipping Cream; 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract; 1 Small Box (3.3 oz.) White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix; 1/3 cup of Powdered Sugar; Decorating Bags; Wilton 2D Decorating Tip; Mixer

posted by Nancy on October 30, 2018 (updated 9/3/19) // 8 Comments

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Light and creamy frosting with just a hint of Peppermint flavor … our Peppermint Whipped Cream Frosting is a delicious choice to top your holiday baked goods!

Peppermint and Whipped Cream … two great tastes that taste great together. And now they are featured in a Christmas version of our very popular Best Whipped Cream Frosting recipe. A light and airy frosting that is the perfect amount of sweetness with a hint of Peppermint that tastes just like Whipped Cream but unlike regular Whipped Cream, this frosting holds its shape, lasts for days and can be used to frost both cake and cupcakes.

For best results, put the mixing bowl (stainless steel is the best) you will be using to make the frosting in freezer for at least an hour prior to making the Peppermint Whipped Cream Frosting. Add the whipping cream to the cold bowl along with the Peppermint Extract. Using a mixer, whip for a few minutes until peaks form.

Alternate adding the pudding mix and the powdered sugar and continue mixing. (A note about the pudding: We used White Chocolate Pudding Mix so the frosting would stay white and whipped cream-like.)

Watch the frosting carefully as it will set up fast. If it gets too thick add a little bit of milk (1 teaspoon at a time.)

How much frosting will you need? That always depends on how thick or thin you apply the frosting or how much decorating you do but here are a couple of guidelines. Our recipe should make enough Peppermint Whipped Cream Frosting to cover a 9″ x 13″ sheet cake or a two-layer 8″ cake. If you are making cupcakes, you should be able to frost 24 cupcakes if you apply the frosting with a knife. If you swirl on the frosting with a pastry bag like we have done here, you should be able to frost 15-18 cupcakes depending on the size of the swirl.

This frosting is soooo good. Light and fluffy. Not too sweet. The perfect amount of Peppermint flavor! Delish!

Don’t forget to pin this Peppermint Whipped Cream Frosting for later!

Our The Best Whipped Cream Frosting recipe is one of our most popular and this Peppermint version is a super yummy variation that is perfect for your Holiday baking.