Lemon Whipped Cream Recipe

With a bottle of our fresh lemon syrup on hand, this is the easiest whipped cream around.

By
Stella Parks
Stella Parks
Stella Parks
Editor Emeritus
Stella Parks is a CIA-trained baking nerd and pastry wizard, dubbed one of America's Best New Pastry Chefs by Food & Wine. She was the pastry editor at Serious Eats from 2016 to 2019.
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Updated October 18, 2022
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Why It Works

  • Fresh lemon syrup is nearly pure sugar, allowing for a stable whipped cream.
  • Heavy whipping cream contains slightly more fat than other varieties, making it easier to whip.

If you've got a bottle of fresh lemon syrup on hand, this is the easiest whipped cream around. Its soft lemon flavor and subtle sweetness complement everything from crispy waffles and tangy lemon bars to fresh fruit and angel food cake; it even adds a welcome brightness to gingerbread and chocolate torte.

March 2016

Recipe Details

Lemon Whipped Cream Recipe

Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Serves 6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces (1/2 cup; 110g) heavy whipping cream, cold

  • 2 ounces (1/4 cup; 55g) fresh lemon syrup, cold

  • 1/8 ounce (1 tablespoon; 4g) freshly grated lemon zest (optional; see note)

Directions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine cream, lemon syrup, and zest (if using). Whip at medium-high speed until fluffy and thick, about 5 minutes. Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 1 week in an airtight container. For piping, re-whip the chantilly after 24 hours.

Special Equipment

Stand mixer with whisk attachment

Notes

Add a pinch of lemon zest for extra flavor and a few flecks of color, or leave it out to keep this chantilly silky-smooth and simple.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
107Calories
7gFat
11gCarbs
1gProtein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories107
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g9%
Saturated Fat 5g23%
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 14mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 11g4%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 5mg26%
Calcium 16mg1%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 33mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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