Vegan Aquafaba Whipped Cream
Perfectly light and fluffy, this Vegan Whipped Cream is super easy to make with only 3-ingredients and a hand mixer. It makes a fabulous topping for pies, cakes, and even hot cocoa!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 8kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup aquafaba chickpea liquid from can or fresh
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar make your own from date, coconut, or other sugar
Instructions
- This recipe begins with aquafaba chickpea juice, so you can either use the can variety or make your own which is super easy to do in an Instant Pot. I have found that canned chickpeas have about 3/4 cup of juice which is perfect for this recipe. Anywhere from 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup is great.
- Begin by draining the juice from the chickpeas and placing it in a mixing bowl. Save those beans to use later in my Chickpea Avocado Salad that makes the best sandwich ever, or try some of these other Chickpea Recipes.
- Next, add the cream of tartar and use a hand mixer to whip the two ingredients together until it gets foamy. This will take about 4-5 minutes to get to the right consistency. See my photos to get a visual of what you’re looking for.
- Add in 1/2 cup of powdered sugar and whip another minute or so until it’s nice and fluffy. The longer you whip it, the stiffer the peaks will be.
- I know, powdered sugar isn’t a health food, but you can make your own using date, coconut, or other less refined sugars. Personally, I like to use Pure Cane Sugar due to the slightly lighter color.
- Dollop onto your favorite desserts or cocoa to turn them into something friends and family will rave about. Then, you can tell them it’s made with bean juice, but I don’t think they’re going to believe you.
- Mine keeps in the refrigerator for about a day before it starts to lose its fluff. I haven’t tried freezing it yet but have heard that it will have about the same consistency as frozen cool whip which sounds delicious to me.
Video
Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Serving size- This recipe makes nearly 3 cups of whipped cream, so don't be fooled by the bean juice thinking it won't be enough. A serving size is 3 tablespoons.
- Sweetness- If you like it very sweet, use 3/4 cup powdered sugar instead of 1/2 cup.
- Cream of tarter- If you don't have the cream of tartar on hand, it can be left out. It just helps make the cream a little more fluffy.
- Firmness- The longer you use the hand mixer to whip the cream, the more firm it will be.
- Storage- Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24-hours.
- Uses- Dollop onto hot drinks like vegan hot cocoa or herbal coffee to add a little sweetness, especially during the holidays.
Nutrition
Serving: 3tablespoons | Calories: 8kcal | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg