Homemade Whipped Cream
Homemade Whipped Cream sounds fancy, but I promise it takes just a few minutes and only three ingredients you probably already have: heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. This recipe yields 2 cups.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (Optional)
Instructions
- Chill your bowl and beaters. Place a medium mixing bowl (a metal bowl works best) and the beaters or whisk attachment in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Keeping everything cold helps the heavy cream whip faster and achieve better volume.
- Beat the heavy cream. Pour the cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on high speed for 1–2 minutes, or until the cream begins to thicken (similar to a very thick soup).
- Add sugar and vanilla. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, then continue beating on high speed for another 2–3 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. At this stage, the whipped cream should hold its shape firmly when the beaters are lifted. Be careful not to overwhip, or it can turn grainy.
- Serve or store. Use immediately for the best texture, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days. If needed, gently rewhip for a few seconds before serving.
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Notes
- Use heavy cream or heavy whipping cream for best results.
- Chill your bowl and beaters in the freezer to get it fluffy faster.
- Powdered sugar helps hold its structure and gives you a smoother texture than using other types of sugar.
- Add 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, smooth jelly or jam, or your favorite syrup to give it a different flavor.
- Use immediately to prevent it from melting or deflating. Or store it in the fridge inside an airtight container for up to 3-5 days.
- Freezing it is not recommended because it tends to separate, become grainy, or lose its texture when thawed.
Nutritional values are approximate and calculated per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 121kcal, Carbohydrates: 6g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 8mg, Sugar: 6g, Calcium: 20mg
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