Whipped Cream

Whipped cream is a dairy product sold most commonly in aerosol cans or tubs as a ready-made sweet foam. Unlike whipping cream, it is ready to use immediately, simply press the nozzle or scoop with a spoon. It has a light, airy texture and sweet taste. It is used as a topping for hot chocolate, coffee, ice cream sundaes, pancakes, waffles, fruit salads and desserts. Homemade whipped cream is prepared by whisking whipping cream with sugar until stiff peaks form. Commercially produced spray cans also contain nitrous oxide as a propellant.