I Sampled 17 Store-Bought Whipped Cream Brands And Ranked Them From Worst To Best

Whipped cream may seem simple — just a fluffy cloud of sweetness, right?

But once you start taste-testing your way through store shelves, you quickly realize not all whipped toppings are created equal.

Some are dreamy and rich, ready to crown a pie or sneak straight from the can, while others taste like sweetened air with a chemical twist.

Armed with a spoon (and a serious sugar rush), I took on the challenge of sampling 17 brands to separate the real deal from the foam-filled flops. Let the swirl showdown begin.

1. Walmart Great Value Original

Walmart Great Value Original
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Bottom of the barrel doesn’t begin to describe this disappointing foam. Overly sweet with a chemical aftertaste that lingers far too long, this budget option proves you truly get what you pay for.

The texture resembles shaving cream more than anything that belongs on food. It dissolves almost instantly, leaving behind a puddle of sweetened liquid that ruins whatever dessert you’ve added it to.

2. Target Favorite Day Original

Target Favorite Day Original
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Slightly better than its Walmart counterpart but still disappointing. This whipped cream starts off promisingly fluffy but deflates faster than a popped balloon at a birthday party.

The flavor isn’t offensive, just forgettable – like a background character in a movie.

What’s most unforgivable is how quickly it transforms into a soupy mess, making your carefully crafted dessert look sad within minutes.

3. Aldi Friendly Farms Dairy Topping

Aldi Friendly Farms Dairy Topping
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Calling this a dairy topping is generous – it’s more like sweetened air with a hint of milk. The can makes an impressive noise when dispensing, but what comes out lacks any substantial cream flavor.

Suspiciously lightweight, it vanishes on your tongue without delivering satisfaction. One positive note: it’s remarkably consistent in its mediocrity, never surprising you with unexpected quality.

4. Great Value (Walmart) Dairy Whipped Topping

Great Value (Walmart) Dairy Whipped Topping
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Not to be confused with Walmart’s regular whipped cream, this dairy topping variation somehow manages to be even worse. Mystery ingredients create a texture that’s simultaneously gritty and foamy.

Opening the container releases a plastic-like smell that doesn’t inspire confidence.

The taste isn’t dairy-forward as the name suggests – instead, it’s oddly reminiscent of marshmallow fluff that’s gone slightly off.

5. Friendly Farms (Aldi) Whipped Topping

Friendly Farms (Aldi) Whipped Topping
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Another Aldi offering that falls flat – literally. This tub-style topping has the structural integrity of a sandcastle at high tide.

One minute it’s holding a respectable shape, the next it’s a puddle. Flavor-wise, it’s aggressively sweet with zero dairy notes.

The ingredient list reads more like a chemistry experiment than food. Save your money and your taste buds from this disappointing experience.

6. Cool Whip (frozen topping)

Cool Whip (frozen topping)
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Nostalgia is Cool Whip’s strongest selling point. This childhood favorite isn’t technically whipped cream – it’s a “whipped topping” that contains no actual cream.

The texture is unnaturally stable, maintaining its shape long after real cream would surrender.

The flavor is distinctly artificial, like someone described cream to a scientist who’d never tasted it. Still, there’s something oddly comforting about its consistent mediocrity.

7. President French Style Gourmet Whipped Creme

President French Style Gourmet Whipped Creme
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Fancy name, underwhelming performance. This “French style” cream promised sophistication but delivered confusion instead.

The texture is oddly dense rather than light and airy as proper whipped cream should be. Despite the premium price point, it tastes suspiciously similar to the budget brands.

The can dispenses inconsistently – sometimes giving a perfect swirl, other times sputtering out in disappointing blobs. Not worth the extra euros, mon ami.

8. Publix Original Whipped Topping

Publix Original Whipped Topping
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Middle-of-the-road mediocrity from this southern grocery chain. The Publix offering doesn’t offend but certainly doesn’t impress either.

It starts with a promising vanilla aroma that the flavor can’t quite deliver on. The texture holds its shape adequately for about five minutes before beginning its inevitable collapse.

For emergency dessert situations, it’ll do, but don’t serve it to guests you’re trying to impress.

9. Tru Whip Original Whipped Topping

Tru Whip Original Whipped Topping
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Marketing itself as the “natural alternative” to Cool Whip, Tru Whip talks a big game. The ingredient list is indeed cleaner, with fewer unpronounceable components.

Taste-wise, it’s less sweet than most competitors, which some might appreciate. The texture is denser than aerosol varieties but melts more quickly than Cool Whip.

An admirable attempt at healthier whipped cream, but the flavor remains distinctly processed.

10. Land O Lakes Zero Sugar Whipped Topping

Land O Lakes Zero Sugar Whipped Topping
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Sugar-free doesn’t have to mean joy-free, but Land O Lakes didn’t get that memo. This option tastes like sweet chemicals with a side of disappointment.

The texture is surprisingly decent, holding peaks well enough for photos. Unfortunately, the artificial sweetener leaves a lingering aftertaste that builds with each bite.

Diabetics deserve better than this sad substitute for the real thing.

11. Rich’s On Top Whipped Topping

Rich's On Top Whipped Topping
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Found primarily in food service settings, Rich’s has somehow made its way into retail. This industrial-strength topping refuses to melt, which is both impressive and terrifying.

The flavor is faintly sweet with strong vanilla notes that taste more like extract than beans.

The texture is bizarrely stable – this stuff could probably survive nuclear winter. Fine for decorating a cake that needs to sit out, terrible for actually enjoying.

12. Kroger Original Dairy Whipped Topping

Kroger Original Dairy Whipped Topping
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Kroger’s standard offering surprises with decent quality for a store brand. The cream comes out consistently and holds its shape longer than expected.

Flavor-wise, it’s properly sweet without venturing into cloying territory. There’s a subtle vanilla note that complements rather than overwhelms.

The mouthfeel is lighter than premium brands but dissolves pleasantly rather than leaving an artificial film.

13. Cabot Premium Natural Sweetened Light

Cabot Premium Natural Sweetened Light
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Vermont’s dairy darling delivers a respectable whipped cream that actually tastes like, well, cream! The “light” designation doesn’t detract much from the experience.

The flavor has authentic dairy notes with just enough sweetness. It dispenses smoothly from the can, creating picture-perfect swirls that hold their shape admirably.

The only downside is limited availability – you’ll need to hunt for this one.

14. Reddi-Wip Original

Reddi-Wip Original
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The classic aerosol cream that set the standard decades ago still delivers consistent results. Reddi-Wip maintains the perfect balance between convenience and quality.

Each dollop emerges with a satisfying whoosh, creating soft peaks that slowly melt into your dessert.

The flavor is clean and milky with just enough sweetness. Nothing revolutionary, but sometimes reliability trumps innovation when it comes to topping your pie.

15. Reddi-Wip Extra Creamy

Reddi-Wip Extra Creamy
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Reddi-Wip’s premium version actually delivers on its “extra creamy” promise. The higher fat content creates a luxurious mouthfeel that melts more slowly and satisfyingly than the original.

The flavor is noticeably richer, with buttery notes that the standard version lacks.

It dispenses with the same reliability as its sibling but creates denser, more substantial dollops. For serious dessert enthusiasts, this upgrade is worth the slight premium.

16. Kirkland Heavy Whipped Cream (Costco)

Kirkland Heavy Whipped Cream (Costco)
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Costco’s house brand proves that bulk doesn’t mean basic. This hefty can delivers consistent quality that rivals premium brands at a fraction of the price.

The cream emerges thick and substantive, holding decorative peaks for impressive periods. Flavor-wise, it strikes the perfect balance – creamy without being buttery, sweet without being cloying.

The generous can size means you won’t run out mid-dessert-assembly, a common frustration with smaller brands.

17. Kroger Private Selection Extra Creamy Heavy Cream

Kroger Private Selection Extra Creamy Heavy Cream
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Kroger’s premium line knocks it out of the park with this exceptional offering. The difference between this and their standard version is immediately apparent in both texture and taste.

The cream dispenses with perfect consistency, creating beautiful, stable peaks. The flavor is genuinely dairy-forward with a natural sweetness that doesn’t overwhelm.

It melts slowly and luxuriously on the tongue, enhancing rather than hiding the dessert beneath it.