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Whipped cream is a dairy product created by incorporating air into heavy cream (cream with a fat content of 36% or higher) through mechanical agitation, resulting in a light, fluffy, voluminous texture. The process, which can be accomplished by hand with a whisk, electric mixer, or whipped cream dispenser (siphon), causes the fat globules in the cream to partially coalesce around the air bubbles, stabilizing the foam. The result is a smooth, aerated product that is typically pale white to off-white in color and significantly less dense than its unwhipped counterpart. Whipped cream can be sweetened with sugar and flavored with vanilla extract or other flavorings, though unsweetened versions are also common in savory applications.

Whipped cream is a versatile garnish and component in both sweet and savory cuisine. It is most prominently used as a topping for desserts—including pies, cakes, puddings, fruit, and coffee drinks—where its light texture and cooling effect complement warm or rich preparations. In professional pastry work, whipped cream serves as a filling for cakes, eclairs, and mousse-based desserts. Beyond desserts, unsweetened whipped cream is employed in savory contexts such as soups (particularly bisques and chowders), as an accompaniment to baked potatoes, and as a component in sauces. The stability of whipped cream depends on fat content and the presence of stabilizers; overworking can result in separation or butter formation.