Homemade Whipped Cream: Discover the Perfect Recipe!
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade whipped cream that is perfect for topping desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chill your equipment: Begin by chilling your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
- Combine the ingredients: In your chilled bowl, pour in the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Whip it good: Use a whisk or an electric mixer at medium speed to whip the mixture until soft peaks form, typically 3-5 minutes.
- Check for stiffness: Continue to whip until you reach your desired consistency, being careful not to overwhip.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the cream and add more sugar or vanilla if needed, then whip to combine.
- Serve immediately or store: Use your whipped cream right away or store it in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Make sure your bowl and beaters are very cold for best results.
- Do not overwhip, as it can turn into butter.
- Whipped cream can be flavored with other extracts or ingredients as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Homemade Whipped Cream, Whipped Cream Recipe, Dessert Topping