# Help me with a sugar free whipped topping!
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713
**Category:** Cafe Society
**Created:** [December 29, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713 "2010-12-29T16:43:58Z")
**Posts on this page:** 13
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### Author:  [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2010, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/1 "2010-12-29T16:43:58Z")
Yes, I know I could go out and buy a canister of Sugar Free Kool Whip, or something like it.
But does anyone have a sugar free topping that simulates whipped cream? Maybe something with Splenda or other additive?
I would really appreciate it if the SDMB could come through for me on this!đ
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### Author:  [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2010, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/2 "2010-12-29T17:07:38Z")
Heavy whipping cream and Splenda.
Cream cheese and Splenda.
Heavy whipping cream and sugar-free pudding mix.
Maybe a little cream of tartar to help your whipping.
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### Author:  [@kath94](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kath94)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2010, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/3 "2010-12-29T17:25:45Z")
Those hand or stick-blenders with a flat blade can whip nonfat milk to a thick-ish consistency. Add Splenda or another sweetener, and youâve got something pretending to be whipped cream. It doesnât hold up, though. Gotta use it ASAP.
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### Author:  [@Suburban\_Plankton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Suburban_Plankton)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2010, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/4 "2010-12-29T17:31:09Z")
I think you need to be a bit more descriptive about what youâre looking for. âWhipped Creamâ is just that, cream that has been whipped until itâs light and fluffy. Generally sugar is added for sweetness, so if you want âsugar free whipped toppingâ, then you could just add artificial sweetener instead of sugar and you have âsugar free whipped creamâ, which seems to fit the bill perfectly.
But I suspect that isnât what you really want. Are you looking for nonfat, or non-dairy, as well as sugar free?
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### Author:  [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2010, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/5 "2010-12-29T17:34:37Z")
Why do you need to âsimulate whipped creamâ? Why not⌠make whipped cream? Use Splenda or Equal (one packet) for a little sweetness.
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### Author:  [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2010, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/6 "2010-12-29T17:35:57Z")
Just looking for sugar free, to be used as a topping on a sugar free chocolate cream pie.
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### Author:  [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/7 "2010-12-29T17:41:36Z")
Years ago I invented a rich and gooey cream made from sour cream and Splenda whipped together. I was trying to replicated the filling of Russian Blintzes that I had eaten. It is really excellent, but really rich. Great on fruit. You can make a few spoonfuls to try it out.
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### Author:  [@Cheesesteak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cheesesteak)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2010, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/8 "2010-12-29T18:01:13Z")
FYI, âsugar freeâ Cool Whip has Corn Syrup as the second ingredient. Iâm not sure how a product with a significant proportion of corn syrup can qualify as sugar free, but there you go.
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### Author:  [@Hello\_Again](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hello_Again)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2010, 6:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/9 "2010-12-29T18:14:50Z")
Iâm still confused why youâre confused, **Baker**. Heavy cream + hand mixer (or whisk+time) + artificial sweetener = sugar free whipped cream.
Is there something here you donât get?
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### Author:  [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)
#### Post date: [December 29, 2010, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/10 "2010-12-29T19:34:12Z")
Though whipped cream often has sugar in it, itâs not necessary. Iâve often served sweet desserts with unsweetened whipped cream, and most people didnât even notice.
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### Author:  [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2010, 2:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/11 "2010-12-30T02:41:58Z")
> [@Hello\_Again](#):
>
> Iâm still confused why youâre confused, **Baker**. Heavy cream + hand mixer (or whisk+time) + artificial sweetener = sugar free whipped cream.
>
> Is there something here you donât get?
I get that just fine.
But since I have rarely had people ask me for a sugar free topping I thought Iâd draw on the wisdom(and good nature) of other Dopers, looking for recommendations and experience.
And I do thank those that have helped me out here.
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### Author:  [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2010, 5:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/12 "2010-12-30T05:36:38Z")
Add a little sugar free instant pudding mix to keep it stable a bit longer if you want to whip cream. I remember I really liked the white chocolate flavor but vanilla is fine. Here is a common recipe:
[WHIPPED TOPPING - Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes](http://genaw.com/lowcarb/whipped_topping.html) I never tried it with liquid sucralose, just pudding mix.
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### Author:  [@Loisseau](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loisseau)
#### Post date: [December 30, 2010, 7:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-me-with-a-sugar-free-whipped-topping/565713/13 "2010-12-30T19:28:15Z")
> [@Rushgeekgirl](#):
>
> Add a little sugar free instant pudding mix to keep it stable a bit longer if you want to whip cream. I remember I really liked the white chocolate flavor but vanilla is fine. Here is a common recipe:
> [WHIPPED TOPPING - Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes](http://genaw.com/lowcarb/whipped_topping.html) I never tried it with liquid sucralose, just pudding mix.
The lighter version described here works really well as a substitute for whipped topping.