680 whipped cream topping recipes

Light sponge cake split and layered with sherry custard sauce, topped with billowy whipped cream and slivered almonds. A traditional British boozy dessert for elegant occasions.

A 3-ingredient iced mocha made with cold brewed espresso, cocoa, and vanilla, topped with sweetened whipped cream. Comes together in minutes. Serves 4 tall glasses.

Rich flourless chocolate mousse cake spiked with Cointreau or Chambord, baked in a water bath and topped with billowy whipped cream. An Italian-style showstopper dessert.

Amaretto-spiked chocolate cake layered with boozy whipped cream frosting and topped with handmade chocolate trees. A showstopping holiday centerpiece using a simple cake mix shortcut.

Poor Knights of Windsor: sherry-soaked bread fried golden in butter, dusted with cinnamon, and topped with crushed raspberries and whipped cream. A British dessert classic.

Light lemon mousse with fresh lemon juice and zest, set with gelatin and folded with whipped egg whites. Topped with sweetened cream and a raspberry puree.

Yeasted buckwheat blini made with whipped cream and egg whites folded into the batter for a light, fluffy pancake. Serve topped with caviar and creme fraiche.

German-style Westphalian cheesecake with cottage cheese, cream cheese, and whipped egg whites for a light, airy texture. Golden-topped and cooled slowly to prevent cracking.

Flourless raspberry truffle cake made with a full pound of melted chocolate, whipped egg whites, and butter. Topped with sweetened cream, fresh raspberries, and chocolate curls.

Ribbon refrigerator cake with layers of graham crackers and a pineapple-walnut filling set with gelatin. A vintage no-bake icebox dessert topped with whipped cream.

Peach tres leches cake soaked in three milks and peach schnapps, topped with star anise and cinnamon poached peaches, vanilla whipped cream, and crispy meringue strips.

Fresh strawberry pie glace with whole berries macerated in Cointreau under a homemade strawberry glaze. Topped with sweetened whipped cream for a stunning no-bake filling.

Bristol icebox cake: layers of vanilla wafer crumbs and a crushed pineapple-pecan-butter mixture, chilled overnight and topped with whipped cream. Vintage no-bake dessert.

Light angel food cake rolled with a tangy lemon cream filling made from sweetened condensed milk and whipped topping. A stunning no-fuss dessert that starts with a box mix.

A four-layer chocolate butter cake with ganache filling, whipped cream frosting, and a glossy dark chocolate glaze poured over the top. Bakery-level elegance made at home.

Great chocolate cake built from cocoa bloomed in boiling water, cake flour, and butter for a deep, moist crumb. Topped with whipped cream, strawberries, and chocolate drizzle for shortcake.