Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
This Homemade Whipped Cream recipe provides a simple and delicious way to create fresh, fluffy whipped cream using just three ingredients: heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Perfect for topping desserts, beverages, or adding a creamy touch to your favorite recipes, this whipped cream is quick to prepare with either a stand mixer or hand mixer and retains its soft, airy texture when chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 2 cups of whipped cream 1x
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Cream Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (16 ounces)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (33 grams)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 grams)
Instructions
- Chill the bowl and whisk: Place the metal bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment (or a large metal bowl if using a hand mixer) in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 5 minutes to ensure it is cold, which helps the cream whip better.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the 2 cups of heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the chilled bowl.
- Beat the mixture: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, start beating the mixture on medium speed until it begins to thicken. Then increase to high speed and continue to beat until soft peaks form—these will hold their shape but have a slight curl when the beaters are lifted. Be cautious to avoid over-whipping, which can lead to a grainy texture or butter formation.
- Serve or store: Serve the whipped cream immediately for best freshness, or refrigerate it and use within 24 hours for optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Chilling the bowl and whisk ensures the cream whips up faster and with better volume.
- Use powdered sugar instead of granulated for a smoother texture in the whipped cream.
- If you over-whip, cream can turn grainy or start forming butter; to correct slightly over-whipped cream, gently fold in a small amount of fresh heavy cream.
- For variations, try adding different extracts such as almond or peppermint instead of vanilla for different flavors.
- Freshly whipped cream tastes best within 24 hours and should be kept refrigerated.
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