Substitute for whipped topping?

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I know that when a recipe calls for "whipped topping" it's code for Cool Whip. I am not a fan of Cool Whip, but want to make a recipe which calls for it. Is there a substitute that I can make or purchase that isn't totally artificial?

Trying to substitute Cool Whip in this recipe:

Banana-Berry Frozen Yogurt Bars

10-½ Honey Maid Honey Graham's, broken into quarters (42 rectangles)

½ cup sliced fresh strawberries
½ cup chopped bananas
¼ cup blueberries

1 cup vanilla nonfat Greek-style yogurt
1 cup thawed frozen reduced-fat whipped topping

  1. Line 9-inch square pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Arrange half the graham pieces, in 3 rows of 7 pieces each, on bottom of pan.
  2. Pulse fruits in blender just until blended. (Some chunks should remain.) Spoon fruit into medium bowl; stir in yogurt and whipped topping. Spread over graham pieces in pan; top with remaining graham pieces, aligning over graham pieces on bottom layer.
  3. Freeze 4 hours. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan; cut between grahams into 21 bars. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.


Best Answer

You could whip your own cream. Use 1/3 of the amount of heavy cream as cool whip, and whip with a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of sugar to taste, either by hand or with a mixer. If a recipe calls for 1 cup of "whipped topping", you would start with 1/3 cup of heavy cream which whips up to 1 cup.




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Quick Answer about "Substitute for whipped topping?"

Tips for Making a Whipped Topping Substitute Try adding 1/4 cup of sour cream, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 3 tablespoons milk powder or 3 tablespoons pudding mix to every 1 cup of whipping cream, adding them after the cream thickens in the first step.

How do you make whipped topping?

Instructions
  • Place mixer bowl and whisk in freezer for at least 20 minutes to chill.
  • Pour heavy whipping cream, sugar and vanilla into the cold bowl and whisk on high speed until medium to stiff peaks form, about 1 minute.
  • Do not over beat.


  • Can you substitute yogurt for whipped topping?

    It can be used as a healthy alternative to whipped cream (or Cool Whip) or served on its own in any way you'd use your favorite yogurt.

    Is Whipped Topping the same as whipped cream?

    Whipped cream in a can generally contains real cream as the first ingredient, but also has added sugars and chemical stabilizers. Frozen whipped topping is also made with real cream, but it's first ingredients usually consist of water, hydrogenated oils, and sugars.



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