Green Shamrock Frozen Whipped Cream Topping for Warm Drinks
Shamrock Whips are a fun and easy way to add a bit of St. Patrick’s Day magic to your hot cocoa. Made with whipped topping, green food coloring, and colorful sprinkles, these frozen toppers look cute and melt perfectly into your mug.
Add a little luck and creamy sweetness to your hot chocolate with these simple and adorable Shamrock frozen whipped cream toppers. This post contains affiliate links.
Shamrock-Shaped Hot Chocolate Toppers
It’s still hot chocolate season if you ask me. As long as it’s consistently below 50 degrees, I’m still sipping on warm and cozy drinks.
We don’t do anything major for St. Patrick’s Day, but Shamrock cocoa whips are a fun and easy way to celebrate a smidge. They are fun to make, plus add creaminess and sweetness to your hot drinks.
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Directions
Make Room
Clear a spot in your freezer. Line a large cutting board or baking sheet with wax paper.
Create a Guide
Trace the rim of your mug onto the wax paper to make a size guide for your Shamrock Whips.
Color the Whipped Cream
Mix green food coloring into the whipped topping. Shake the bottle well before using. If it looks too yellow, add a tiny bit of blue.
Pipe the Shape
Transfer the green whipped topping into an 18” pastry bag with a 1M large star tip. Pipe shamrock shapes inside your circle guide, then add a second layer for height.
Decorate
Add plenty of St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles on top.
Freeze
Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serve
When ready, carefully lift each Shamrock Whip with a spatula and place it on top of your hot cocoa or other warm beverage.
Similar Recipes
If you love having fun with hot chocolate, definitely check out melting unicorn marshmallow toppers, easy hot cocoa melts, and creamy homemade hot chocolate. Embrace every bit of hot chocolate season!
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Sprinkles: Swap for gold-colored or rainbow sprinkles.
- Shapes: Make other fun shapes like hearts or stars.
- Guides: Use a cookie cutter as a guide for any shape.
- Toppings: Instead of sprinkles, add mini chocolate chips.
Tools you’ll need
Here are some kitchen tools you’ll need for this recipe.
Storage
Store the Shamrock Whips in the freezer. Keep them on the wax paper and place them in an airtight container or freezer bag. Lay them flat so they keep their shape. Use within two weeks for the best texture.
Tips & Tricks
- Shake natural food coloring well to avoid color separation.
- Adjust color with a tiny drop of blue if the green is off.
- Have fun with your favorite St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles!
Recipe Notes & FAQ
What kind of green food coloring did you use?
Watkins Natural Food Coloring is what was used in this recipe. Shake it well before use.
How long do Shamrock Whips last?
Stored in the freezer, they last up to a week.
What kind of sprinkles did you use?
Wilton Shamrock Mix, Wilton Nonpareils, Celebration Pearls, and green decorating sugar are the exact sprinkles that were used here.
Shamrock Hot Cocoa Whips Recipe
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Ingredients
- 8 oz whipped topping thawed
- green food coloring
- St. Patrick's Day sprinkles
Instructions
- Clear space in the freezer for a large cutting board or baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Use a pencil to trace the rim of your mug on the wax paper as a guide. In a bowl, mix whipped topping with green food coloring, shaking the bottle first to prevent separation. If the green appears too yellow, add a small amount of blue to balance the color.
- Transfer the tinted whipped topping to an 18” pastry bag fitted with a 1M large star tip. Pipe a shamrock shape within the circle guide, adding a second layer for extra height.
- Sprinkle generously with St. Patrick’s Day sprinkles.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, carefully lift with a spatula and place on a mug of hot chocolate. Enjoy!
Notes
- Shake food coloring – Prevents separation and uneven color.
- Adjust green – Add a tiny bit of blue if too yellow.
- Prep ahead – Freeze overnight for best results.
- Use a guide – Trace your mug’s rim for a perfect fit.
- Layer up – A second layer makes them fluffier.
- Lift carefully – Use a spatula to keep the shape.
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