Instructions:
- Place a metal or glass mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to chill.
- Pour the cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form.
- Add the powdered sugar, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
- Continue beating until stiff peaks form and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Variations:
- Maple Pumpkin Cream: Add 1 tablespoon maple syrup in place of some of the powdered sugar.
- Cinnamon Boost: Increase the spice level with an extra pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Vegan Version: Use chilled full-fat coconut cream in place of heavy cream and sweeten with maple syrup.
Tips:
- Don’t overbeat—stop whipping once stiff peaks hold their shape to avoid turning the cream grainy.
- For piping, transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag with a decorative tip and chill until ready to use.
- This whipped cream pairs especially well with pumpkin pie, pecan pie, waffles, or apple crisp.
- For a coffeehouse touch, dollop it on lattes or hot chocolate, then dust with extra pumpkin pie spice.
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