15 Whipped Cream Brands, Ranked From Worst To Best

With its elegant black can and "classic" branding, this whipped cream is hard to miss and widely available in most grocery stores. According to Classic Cream, this whipped rendition suits just about every baked good from pumpkin pies and  brownies to freshly prepared crepes. This special whipped formula is intended to be light, airy, rich, and creamy — all of the attributes you look for when consuming a decadent dessert topping. But we're not fans of the multiple artificial ingredients you'll find in Classic Cream, like diglycerides, carrageenan, and dextrose (simple sugar derived from corn). Yuck.

Classic also carries a holiday seasonal favorite, Peppermint Whipped Light Cream Topping, available at most Target stores, but the tepid reviews suggest it tastes nothing like peppermint — it's just an atrocious Pepto Bismol pink color with an odd texture. So for a few justified reasons, this one ranks lowest on our list and should be avoided.

If you're a frequent Target shopper, you're probably very familiar with Market Pantry, the retailer's reasonably priced in-house brand with products in just about every category. That includes the Market Pantry Light Whipped Cream Topping, which is priced at $3.39. It contains the anticipated ingredients for a "store bought" dairy topping — cream, water, sugar, and corn syrup — but the consistency is noticeably light, hence the title. 

Per the reviews on the Target website, plenty of customers can't seem to get enough of it. "This taste[s] exactly the same as the name brand canned whipped cream just at a lower price," writes a satisfied customer. "It has a nice light, creamy texture and it isn't overly sweet." This one makes an exceptional topping on an ordinary berry bowl too. "I like to add it on top on my strawberries and blueberries. It's also yummy with my coffee. Not too sweet but sweet enough. Would definitely buy it again and recommend it to you," notes an Influenster reviewer.

Given its affordable price point and light body, we're pretty sure this whipped cream won't disappoint, but there are still other options that are superior in the taste category. 

With a reliable household name like Kroger, you know you're bound to consume quality, and the brand's Original Dairy Whipped Topping is no exception. However, if you're in the mood for something a bit more dense, you can opt for the Extra Creamy option, which is in the blue and white packaging. Both of these varieties are perfectly sweet, light, and fluffy, making them a fantastic addition to delicate tarts, decadent ice cream sundaes, or even cocktails. According to The Butcher's Wife, Kroger's Extra Creamy pairs exceptionally well with family friendly frozen piña coladas, adding a supreme touch of sweetness and "fancy swirl" — visually, a dream come true.

Kroger's dairy whipped topping is ultra-pasteurized, Grade-A, and lightly sweetened, containing minimal ingredients like real cream, water, and sugar. Like several other store varieties, both the Original and Extra Creamy options contains 15 calories, 1 gram of sugar, and 1 gram of fat per serving.

If you're specifically on the hunt for a non-dairy whipped topping, a stop at Trader Joe's is in order. Since the supermarket chain is always on trend and anything coconut is extremely popular right now, it makes sense that they sell a coconut whipped topping. Made with real coconut cream, it pairs perfectly with your morning coffee, vegan hot cocoa, or any non-dairy dessert. The texture is light and fluffy too with a subtle hint of sweet coconut, so if you're in the mood for something not unbelievably heavy and dairy-free, you should run to add this one in your cart now.

We're also pleased to announce that this contains only 10 calories per serving, 0.5 grams of total fat, 2 grams carbs, and 1 gram of sugar per serving, which puts this whipped topping in a league of its own. "It's unbelievably delicious: super creamy and coco-nutty with just the right amount of sweetness," writes Hungry Girl. "Whether or not you avoid dairy, this dessert topping is a MUST-TRY!"

There's a sort of heart-warming nostalgia when we think of the blue Cool Whip container — it's a product that's discernibly airy and fluffy with cloud-like attributes. With so many Cool Whip varieties to choose from, it's easy to find an optimal whipped topping for any birthday party cake or Jell-O dessert. Aside from the original flavor, there are options such as sugar-free, light, extra creamy, fat-free, and even frozen, which is ideal for hot chocolate. Cool Whip even provides customers with over 1,000 tried and true recipes to fulfill any dessert dreams, including frozen cheesecake bars, ice cream sandwiches, and "easy" peanut butter-chocolate chip pie.

Over on Amazon, Cool Whip Original boasts an incredible 4.8 rating and customers continue to rave about the creamy taste and texture. "What can I say, it's the original, and nothing else comes close to it! It's delicious, has a great consistency, and goes well in many, many desserts," writes a Verified Amazon Buyer.

In 1994, this family-owned business started with a mission to procure 100% of grass-fed, organic milk from family-owned farmers, while advocating for sustainable farming techniques. At their truest core, quality means everything and this most definitely extends to their whipped toppings. Natural by Nature offers Classic and Brown Sugar flavors and both of the brand's real dairy whipped toppings garner plenty of buzz on Amazon, with reviewers noting that you can actually detect the real cow cream with just one taste. One Amazon reviewer, who couldn't be more pleased with the whipped cream, writes, "Great to top off your hot beverages, or on waffles, or really anything. Can be eaten alone too! Keeps the shape, creates pretty swirls, so nice for decorating pastries, cakes, etc."

Natural by Nature recently released an organic, non-dairy option for oat milk lovers that's completely plant-based, non-GMO, and gluten-free. Natural by Nature's oat milk is top-rated by Cornucopia Institute (a premier group within the organic industry), and that quality extends to its oat whipped topping.  

If you're hoping to find high-quality dairy products that are never a let down, Land O'Lakes has mastered this since 1921 and continue to work with over 1,600 farmers to create a wide roster of dairy items, from sweet butter to milk and whipped cream. Land O'Lakes Aerosol Whipped Cream can be found in stores around the country and comes in three varieties: Light Cream, Extra Creamy, and Sugar-Free Extra Creamy. According to Cooks Illustrated, it's important to note that Land O'Lakes whipped cream doesn't include water, and the omission results in a firmer texture and richer flavor. 

Many whipped cream enthusiasts adore the sugar-free option in particular. "This is a wonderful alternative for diabetics, people doing low-carb, or like me someone who is doing keto," writes a reviewer on Influenster. "There is just a hint of sweetness, so that it is not overwhelming. My father-year-old loves it, and I use it in my coffee, on strawberries, and sugar-free Jell-O."

Isigny Ste Mère makes a stand-out whipped cream that ranks a notch above the rest for several reasons. The cream used in the aerosol whipped topping comes straight from France, specifically Bessin and Cotentin in Normandy. The fluffy Chantilly Crème is whipped to perfection and gently infused with natural Bourbon vanilla extract from Madagascar — it's practically made from scratch and enhances all desserts across the spectrum, from Belgian waffles to homemade ice cream sundaes.

Indulging in this whipped cream is practically pure bliss, which is why out of 366 global ratings on Amazon, 79% of reviewers give it 5 stars.  One of those reviewers writes, "Tastes every bit as good as homemade, and uses only high quality, wholesome ingredients. I was especially pleased that it was much less sweet than ordinary aerosol whipped cream." Needless to say, if you want to impress your guests with a delicate whipped topping that is a true sensation, Isigny Ste Mère is it.