Whipped Cream Dispenser Recipe (Plus 11 Flavors)
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There is nothing more delicious than homemade whipped cream! These whipped cream dispenser recipes are the perfect way to make homemade whipped cream easily anytime you want a dollop of whipped cream on your latte, ice cream or pie!
- Serves: 6 servings
- Ready in: 5 minutes (5 minutes prep)
- Key ingredients: (473 ml) cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract
- Why you’ll love it: Classic vanilla whipped cream for a 1-pint whipped cream dispenser: cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla and one N2O charger. Ready in 5 minutes.
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My kids love when I top desserts, waffles and fruit with whipped cream! It makes a simple treat so much tastier and fun! With my whipped cream dispenser, whipping up a delicious treat is easier than having to get out my standing mixer like I used to for this homemade maple whipped cream.
The basic recipe is just cold heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla with one N2O charger. Below it you’ll find 11 fun flavors, from maple and mocha to amaretto and pumpkin spice, plus how many chargers to use, how to keep your nozzle from clogging and how to store it.
♡ The basic ratio
Everything you need for one 1-pint whipped cream dispenser:
Makes about 6 servings · Ready in 5 minutes · Quart dispenser? Double it and use 2 chargers.
- Why use a whipped cream dispenser
- What you need
- How to make whipped cream in a dispenser
- How many chargers to use
- 11 whipped cream dispenser recipes to try
- How to use your dispenser safely
- Troubleshooting
- How to store whipped cream in the dispenser
- What to top it with
- Whipped Cream Dispenser Recipe (Classic Vanilla)
Why use a whipped cream dispenser
- It’s so easy. The gas does all the whipping for you, so there’s no mixer to pull out and no big bowl to wash.
- You can make it ahead. Prep it ahead of time and keep the dispenser in the fridge, so whipped cream is ready whenever you want a dollop.
- It’s easy to flavor. As long as it dissolves in cream, you can add it, from maple syrup to amaretto. That’s how all the flavors below work!
What you need
You will need a whipped cream dispenser for this recipe, plus N2O chargers and three simple ingredients.
- Whipped Cream Dispenser – I have the Gootus Whipped Cream Dispenser and it’s worked great for me! However, the iSi brand whip cream dispenser is the most popular version. There are a lot of brands available to purchase online, just be sure to get one that is stainless steel and read the reviews for user experience.
- Nitrous Oxide Cartridges – These little cartridges are what whip the cream in your dispenser. Also called N2O cartridges or whipped cream chargers, they are used to charge the dispenser. Get the 8-gram N2O ones made for whipped cream. CO2 chargers look almost the same, but they’re for soda siphons and won’t whip your cream!
There are only three ingredients to make a simple and basic whipped cream in your whipped cream dispenser!
- Heavy Cream – Use cold heavy cream (also sold as heavy whipping cream), which has at least 36% milk fat. You can find it in the dairy aisle of your local grocery store. Regular whipping cream (30–36% milk fat) works too, it just comes out a little softer. Half-and-half and milk won’t whip.
- Powdered Sugar – This adds the sweetness to the whipped cream, while also helping to thicken the cream as powdered sugar contains a bit of cornstarch.
- Vanilla Extract – Be sure to use pure vanilla extract and not imitation for the best results and flavor. Vanilla adds additional sweetness as well as makes it not just plain old milk flavored.
How to make whipped cream in a dispenser
Step 1 – Mix the cold heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl or measuring cup. I hate dishes so I just use a large measuring cup! Whisk until well incorporated and the sugar has dissolved. You’re just mixing here, not whipping.
Step 2 – Pour the heavy cream mixture into the dispenser, no higher than the max fill line, and tightly screw the lid on.
Step 3 – To charge the dispenser, place an N2O cartridge into the cartridge carrier and tightly screw it into the dispenser lid. It will make a hissing sound as the gas is released into the dispenser.
Step 4 – Give it a good shake a couple of times to mix the gas and the ingredients well. Three or four good shakes is usually plenty. Shaking too much can make it stiff.
Step 5 – Pointing the dispenser fully downward, slowly press the trigger and dispense the whipped cream! This may take a little practice as you want to carefully pull the trigger! Enjoy!
♡ Pro tip
Use cold heavy cream! Place your dispenser in the fridge to chill prior to adding the ingredients.
How many chargers to use
This recipe is made for a 1-pint dispenser like my Gootus. If yours is bigger, here’s how many N2O chargers you need:
11 whipped cream dispenser recipes to try
While regular whipped cream is delicious there are a variety of whipped cream dispenser recipes you can try! Here are a few of our favorites! Each one starts with 2 cups of heavy cream in a 1-pint dispenser with one charger. Just swap the powdered sugar and vanilla for the ingredients below and make it the same way.
The one rule: everything has to be fully dissolved before it goes in! Whisk until nothing is sitting at the bottom, then pour the cream through a fine mesh strainer into your dispenser. Anything marked Strain it has cocoa, coffee or spice that can clog the nozzle.
I love making all of these delicious and fun whipped cream dispenser recipes for my family and friends! They bring a little extra fun to desserts, coffees, and cocktails!
How to use your dispenser safely
⚠️ Safety first
Be sure to release all of the gas prior to opening the dispenser! Otherwise the contents will spray everywhere!
Hold it upright and press the trigger until no more gas comes out, then unscrew the head.
- Only use N2O (nitrous oxide) chargers made for whipped cream, and follow your dispenser’s manual.
- Never fill past the max line. The gas needs that empty space to work.
- Screw the head on tightly before you charge it, and only unscrew the charger holder once the hissing stops.
- Keep chargers and the charged dispenser away from heat and out of reach of kids.
Troubleshooting
Problem? Here’s the fix
Runny or liquid
The cream was too warm, it needs another shake or two, or the cream doesn’t have enough fat. Use cold heavy cream, give it 1–2 more shakes and test again.
Sputters gas
Make sure you’re pointing the dispenser fully downward. If it still sputters, it’s probably almost empty.
Nothing comes out
The nozzle is usually clogged with undissolved cocoa, coffee, spice or sugar. Release all of the gas first, then open it and rinse the nozzle and valve in warm water. Strain the mixture next time!
Stiff or lumpy
It was shaken too much. You can still use it! Next time, shake a little less and test as you go.
Soft after a few days in the fridge
It may need recharging with another N2O cartridge.
How to store whipped cream in the dispenser
- You can prep your whipped cream ahead of time and place the dispenser in the fridge.
- Be sure to use it before the expiration date on your heavy cream.
- If you do place it in the fridge, you may need to recharge the dispenser by using another N2O cartridge.
- Shake the dispenser well before each use.
- When it’s empty, release any leftover gas, take it apart and wash every piece, including the nozzle and valve.
What to top it with
Whipped cream makes a simple treat so much more fun! Here are a few recipes from the blog that are perfect with a swirl on top:
- Easy hot chocolate bar
- Easy no bake pumpkin pie
- Pumpkin spice Irish coffee
- Iced cinnamon dolce latte
- Dalgona latte (whipped coffee)
- No-bake strawberry Charlotte cake
♡ Did you make it?
Leave a star rating on the recipe card and tell me in the comments which flavor you tried first! Be sure to share it with me on Instagram, Pinterest, or YouTube!
Whipped Cream Dispenser Recipe (Classic Vanilla)
Equipment
- N2O Whipped Cream Chargers (8 g)
Ingredients
- 2 cups (473 ml) cold heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk the cold heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until well combined and the sugar has dissolved. I just use a large measuring cup!
- Pour the mixture into the whipped cream dispenser, no higher than the max fill line, and tightly screw on the lid.
- Place one N2O cartridge in the cartridge holder and screw it on to charge the dispenser. It will make a hissing sound.
- Give the dispenser 3 to 4 good shakes. Pointing the nozzle fully downward, slowly and carefully press the trigger. Enjoy!