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    Home » Frosting, Sauce & Topping Recipes

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Whipped Cream

    Published: Jul 30, 2019 by Allison Ferraro · Modified: May 10, 2022 · 2 Comments

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    Equal parts rich and creamy and light and fluffy, this chocolate peanut butter whipped cream is the perfect indulgent dessert topping for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.

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    I created this chocolate peanut butter whipped cream sort of accidentally on purpose. While dreaming up a recipe for chocolate peanut butter icebox cake, I searched the internet for a chocolate peanut butter whipped cream recipe and came up surprising empty-handed. There are tons of recipes for chocolate whipped cream and for peanut butter whipped cream, but I didn't find a single one for chocolate peanut butter whipped cream. So I created one.

    I tested several methods for mixing and chilling the ingredients, and, to my delight and surprise, the easiest method also produced the best results. This recipe borrows simple techniques from both homemade chocolate ganache and homemade whipped cream to create a whipped cream with rich, chocolately flavor and smooth, airy texture.

    Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

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    Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips - Chocolate is a key ingredient here, and we'll use chocolate chips (or an equal measure of a chopped chocolate baking bar, if you prefer). I recommend semi-sweet chocolate for a good balance of chocolate flavor and sweetness, but dark chocolate would work too if you'd prefer a richer chocolate flavor that's a bit less sweet.

    Creamy Peanut Butter - Creamy peanut butter provides peanut butter flavor and a rich, creamy texture to the whipped cream. Avoid natural peanut butter, which has a very different consistency and won't provide the proper texture for this whipped cream.

    Heavy Whipping Cream - You can't make whipped cream without heavy whipping cream! Be sure to use cold heavy whipping cream. You can substitute heavy cream, but not whipping cream, which doesn't contain enough fat for whipping into whipped cream.

    Confectioners' Sugar - A bit of confectioners' sugar (aka powdered sugar) adds a hint of sweetness to the whipped cream.

    Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions

    These simple steps create a whipped cream with rich chocolatey peanut butter flavor and a thick, creamy texture.

    1. Add chocolate chips and peanut butter to a large bowl. Set aside.
    2. In a small saucepan, heat the cream until hot but not yet simmering.
    3. Pour the heated cream over the chocolate chips and peanut butter (A). Let sit without stirring for 5 minutes. While it rests, the hot cream will melt the chocolate and soften the peanut butter, which, in turn, will flavor the cream. Gently whisk the mixture until well blended and smooth (B). Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours until well chilled.
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    Step #1
    overhead view of hot heavy whipping cream in a glass bowl with peanut butter and chocolate chips
    Step #3 A
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    Step #3 B
    1. Once the cream mixture is chilled, remove the bowl from the fridge and add the confectioners' sugar (A). Using a handheld electric mixer, whip the mixture on low speed until fluffy and a bit lighter in color. Be careful not to over-whip the mixture; it should be smooth and fluffy but thick, and over-whipping will cause it to become lumpy. Use immediately.
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    Step #4 A
    overhead view of chocolate peanut butter whipped cream blended in a glass bowl with a hand mixer
    Step #4 B

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    angled view of chocolate peanut butter whipped cream blended in a glass bowl with beaters

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Whipped Cream

    Equal parts rich and creamy and light and fluffy, this chocolate peanut butter whipped cream is the perfect indulgent dessert topping for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Chill Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
    Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Yield: 1 ½ cups
    Calories: 296kcal
    Author: Allison Ferraro

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
    • 2 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar
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    Instructions

    • Add chocolate chips and peanut butter to a large bowl. Set aside.
    • In a small saucepan, heat the cream until hot but not yet simmering.
    • Pour the heated cream over the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Let sit without stirring for 5 minutes, then gently whisk the mixture until smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours until well chilled.
    • Once the cream mixture is chilled, remove the bowl from the fridge and add the confectioners' sugar. Using a handheld electric mixer, whip the mixture on low speed until fluffy and a bit lighter in color. Be careful not to over-whip the mixture; it should be smooth and fluffy but thick, and over-whipping will cause it to become lumpy. Use immediately.

    Notes

    Storage: Like all whipped cream, chocolate peanut butter whipped cream is best served immediately. However, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. You may want to re-whip the chilled whipped cream before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg

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    1. Makayla

      January 04, 2021 at 2:59 pm

      Is it possible to put it in a while cream dispenser

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      • Allison

        January 05, 2021 at 2:24 pm

        Hi Makayla! I haven't tried using a whipped cream dispenser with this recipe, so I can't say for sure. If you give it a try please let me know how it works!
        - Allison

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