Cereal Milk Whipped Cream

This easy cereal milk whipped cream recipe recreates the nostalgic flavor of leftover cereal milk in a fluffy whipped topping! Use this homemade whipped frosting to dress up everything from pies and pancakes to cakes and cupcakes.

Ingredient Notes

I include not one, but TWO variations of this easy cereal milk whipped cream recipe. Below are my notes on what you’ll need for both. Scroll down to the recipe card for a printable ingredients list.

• Heavy Whipping Cream – Be sure to use full-fat heavy cream for the fluffiest, creamiest homemade whipped cream. You can use whole milk, but the consistency won’t be quite as rich.
• Cereal – For this recipe, I infuse one batch with Fruity Pebbles, and a second with Lucky Charms. You can make this recipe with just about any kind of cereal you prefer. Keep an eye out for suggestions below!
• Powdered Sugar – Also called confectioner’s sugar. Powdered sugar is a must for silky-smooth frostings and whipped toppings.

What Flavor Is Cereal Milk?

If you’ve ever sat down with a bowl of breakfast cereal, the flavor of leftover cereal milk is just as you remember it: milky, sweet, subtly flavored by whichever cereal happens to be in the bowl. This could be chocolatey, fruity, malty, etc. If you ask anyone in our house, it’s the best part!

The concept of cereal milk frosting was introduced by baker Christina Tosi from the famous Momofuku Milk Bar in New York City. Her original version is made from sweet milk infused with Corn Flakes cereal and brown sugar. 

My homemade cereal milk whipped cream puts a fruity twist on classic whipped cream, with Fruity Pebbles and Lucky Charms.

How to Make Cereal Milk Whipped Cream 

For best results, this cereal milk whipped cream is a two-day process, and completely worth it! One spoonful of this creamy, flavorful topping, and you’ll be hooked. Below is a step-by-step overview. Scroll down to the recipe card for printable instructions.

Infuse the Heavy Cream

Before making your whipped cream, you’ll need to make your “cereal milk”! This means steeping heavy cream with your choice of cereal. This is best done overnight. Here’s how to prepare the heavy cream for cereal milk whipped cream:

• Combine the ingredients. Add your heavy cream and 1 cup of cereal to an airtight container. Stir, and place it into the fridge.
• Chill. Refrigerate the cream for at least 8 hours. Stir a couple more times to really get the flavors mingling.

Make the Whipped Cream

The following day, you’re ready to make your whipped cream! Follow these easy steps:

• Strain the heavy cream. Strain the steeped heavy cream through a mesh sieve into a large bowl. I like to use a spatula to press as much liquid through as possible. You should end up with about 1 cup of infused cream.

• Beat the heavy cream. Add the strained heavy cream to a cold mixing bowl. Use a hand or stand mixer to beat the whipping cream into soft peaks.

• Add powdered sugar. Slowly add the powdered sugar and continue to beat the whipped cream until stiff peaks form.
• Add cereal crumbs. For a final touch, crush up the leftover cereal and mix it into the whipped cream.

Variation Ideas

You can change up the cereal you use to make your whipped cream. Note that the amount of cereal you need will vary slightly depending on the type of cereal you’re using. Below are some easy variations that you can try:

• Cocoa Pebbles. Combine 1 ¼ cups of Cocoa Pebbles or Cocoa Krispies cereal with 2 cups of heavy cream. Consider adding 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to replace some of the powdered sugar when making the whipped cream.
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Golden Grahams. Combine 1 ½ cups of cereal with 2 cups of heavy whipping cream. Consider adding ½ teaspoon cinnamon to the whipped cream along with the powdered sugar.
• Froot Loops. Use 1 ¼ cups of Froot Loops and 2 cups of heavy cream. 
• Frosted Flakes. Use 1 ½ cups of cereal with 2 cups of heavy cream. 

Ways to Use Cereal Milk Whipped Cream

This recipe makes approximately 1 ¼ – 1 ½ cups of finished cereal milk whipped cream. It’s just the right amount if you’re using it as a topping for your favorite sweet treats. Try these ideas:

• Breakfast – Use this whipped cream as a topping for pancakes, or French toast. 
• Cakes and Cupcakes – Pipe decorative swirls and garnishes on top of ice cream cakes and cheesecakes. 
• Ice Cream – Top your next bowl of ice cream with a scoop of cereal milk whipped cream. Give this homemade strawberry ice cream a try, or this Lucky Charms marshmallow ice cream!
• Pies – Try this as a topping with classic pumpkin pie. Or, get creative with the sweet breakfast theme and top a slice of Pop Tart ice cream pie with a dollop of cereal milk whipped cream.

Can I Use This to Frost Cakes and Cupcakes?

Yes! This whipped cream also doubles as a delicious, fluffy frosting. If you’d like to use this whipped cream to frost a whole cake or a dozen cupcakes, you’ll need to double or triple the recipe. 

As a general rule, 2 cups of heavy cream (after steeping with cereal) produces 1 cup when whipped. So, if a recipe calls for 2 cups of heavy cream to make enough frosting to frost a cake, you’ll need to combine 2 cups of cereal with 4 cups of heavy cream. You’ll also need to double the other ingredients when making the frosting.

How to Store

• Fresh whipped cream is a bit different from buttercream frosting. It’s best to use this whipped cream right away, as it tends to wilt over time. If you have leftovers, store them airtight in the fridge and use them within 24 hours.

More Whipped Cream Recipes

• Strawberry Whipped Cream
• Coconut Whipped Cream
• Chocolate Whipped Cream
• Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
• Cake Batter Whipped Cream
• Cinnamon Maple Whipped Cream

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