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Butterscotch Whipped Cream Topping or Frosting

Published on October 21, 2018. Last updated July 15, 2021 · 4 Comments · As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs I earn from qualifying purchases; see all disclosures.

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Butterscotch Whipped Cream Topping for Ice Cream or Cake Frosting with only two ingredients is very rich and thick. Delicious on cakes, pudding and jello.

Butterscotch Whipped Cream

Butterscotch Whipped Cream

Two ingredient Butterscotch Whipped Cream takes less than a minute to make.

It is rich and creamer and firmer than regular whipped cream. Use heavy cream to make frosting or whipping cream to make a topping for jello or ice cream.

 

Cast of Ingredients for Butterscotch Whipped Cream

Cast of Ingredients for Butterscotch Whipped Cream

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  • Ingredients for Butterscotch Whipped Cream
  • How to Make Butterscotch Whipped Cream
  • Difference Between Heavy Cream and Whipping Cream
  • Tips and Tricks for Butterscotch Whipped Cream
  • Other Pudding Flavors
  • Recipes to use with Butterscotch Whipped Cream
  • Butterscotch Whipped Cream
  • Tips and Tricks

Ingredients for Butterscotch Whipped Cream

  • Heavy Cream
  • Butterscotch Pudding Packet

 

Use Whipping Cream Attachment

Use Whipping Cream Attachment

How to Make Butterscotch Whipped Cream

  • Food processors come with various attachments.
  • Remove the blade and use the flat attachment that fits into the bottom of the bowl of the food processor.
  • This attachment will turn heavy cream to a thick whipped cream frosting.

Using whipping cream in the food processor will yield a lighter topping for ice cream and lighter type of cakes.

 

Both Ingredients are Whipped Together

Both Ingredients are Whipped Together

Difference Between Heavy Cream and Whipping Cream

  • The only difference between heavy cream and whipping cream is the amount of milk fat.
  • Heavy Cream has 36% milk fat, while whipping Cream has 30% milk fat.
  • Once whipped, heavy cream will produce a thicker and sturdier whipped cream, while whipping cream is time sensitive and will begin to melt.

Whipping cream is better to use as a topping for ice cream or jello and heavy cream is better suited for cake frosting.

Pro Tip: Using heavy cream will yield a firmer and thicker result and is meant to be used as cake frosting. Heavy cream is a bit lighter and is used as a topping.

 

Thick Whipped Cream

Thick Whipped Cream

My Butterscotch Whipped Cream recipe will make a thicker whipped cream than my regular Perfect Homemade Whipped Cream recipe.

Tips and Tricks for Butterscotch Whipped Cream

  1. Chill the food processor and blade attachment in the freezer for 20 minutes prior to using.
  2. Use very cold whipping cream or heavy cream.
  3. Stop processing when the sound of the food processor changes and the whipped cream sticks to the sides. This becomes visual, so keep your eyes on the bowl.
  4. Whipped cream needs to be refrigerated.

Other Pudding Flavors

  • What is so great about this recipe is that you can use any flavor pudding you like! We like to use butterscotch flavor on Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffin Bites!

 

Homemade Butterscotch Whipped Cream

Add a sprinkle of Cardamom Spiced Vanilla Sugar {Indian Coffee Sugar} to the topping.

Recipes to use with Butterscotch Whipped Cream

For Frosting

  • Instant Pot Pumpkin Butterscotch Layer Cake
  • Choco-Spice Layer Cake w/Mocha Buttercream Frosting
  • As filling for Chocolate Eau Claire Éclair Cake

For Topping

  • Instant Pot Pumpkin Butterscotch Bundt Cake
  • Instant Pot Egg Custard
  • Choco-Spice Layer Cake w/Mocha Buttercream Frosting
  • Pressure Cooker Bhapa Doi {Steamed Yogurt Pudding}
  • Pressure Cooker Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake (Pake)

I hope you will enjoy using Butterscotch Whipped Cream on all your favorite desserts.

Kitchen Equipment and Essentials

  • Amco Advanced Performance 18/10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons
  • Anchor Hocking Glass (Liquid) Measuring Cups
  • di Oro Living Silicone Spatulas Set
  • Cuisinart Large Food Processor

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Here is the handy printable recipe:

Homemade Butterscotch Whipped Cream

Butterscotch Whipped Cream

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Course: Condiment, Desssert
Cuisine: All types
Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Total Time: 4 minutes minutes
Servings: 9 ounces
Calories: 201kcal
Author: Jill Selkowitz

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Heavy Cream or Whipping Cream
  • 3 Tablespoons Instant Butterscotch Pudding Mix
US Customary - Metric

Recommended Products

Cuisinart Large Food Processor
High Heat Resistant Spatula
Liquid Measuring Cup Set
Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons

Instructions

  • Chill bowl of food processor and attachments in freezer for 15-20 minutes, if desired.
  • Add cream and pudding mix to bowl of food processor and process for about 45 seconds, or until cream stops moving around the food processor and is sticking to the sides of the bowl.
  • Keep in refrigerator.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

  1. Chill the food processor and blade attachment in the freezer for 20 minutes prior to using.
  2. Use very cold whipping cream or heavy cream.
  3. Stop processing when the sound of the food processor changes and the whipped cream sticks to the sides. This becomes visual, so keep your eyes on the bowl.
  4. The whipped cream can be made with any flavoring, not just butterscotch.
  5. Using heavy cream will yield a firmer and thicker result and is meant to be used as cake frosting.
  6. Heavy cream is a bit lighter and is used as a topping.
  7. Whipped cream needs to be refrigerated.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Butterscotch Whipped Cream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 51mg2%
Potassium 40mg1%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 777IU16%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 34mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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October 21, 2018

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  1. Earlene C. says

    November 12, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    What cake/bread is pictured with the butterscotch whipped icing?

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      November 14, 2020 at 10:46 am

      Hi Erlene. That is the Pumpkin Butterscotch Bundt Cake and it is really delicious. Jill

      Reply
  2. Deidra says

    September 20, 2019 at 8:16 am

    Can a stand mixer be used in place of the food processor and can cream cheese stabilize it

    Reply
    • Jill Selkowitz says

      September 20, 2019 at 2:24 pm

      Yes, stand or hand mixer are both fine. Jill

      Reply

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