How to make whipped cream
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How to Make Whipped Cream | 3 Ingredients

Difficulty Easy

How to make homemade whipped cream is so so easy! Trust me, making your own whipped cream will be tastier and creamier than that store bought stuff. Plus, this easy recipe takes only 3 easy ingredients. Make this recipe for your next dessert!

How to make whipped cream

QUESTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM

What is whipped cream exactly?

Cream + air + sweeteners (sugar) = whipped cream

Do I need electric beaters or a standing kitchen mixer to make it?

Nope! You can whip it by hand with a hand held whisk. Warning: Your arm will get tired

Can I add other flavorings to it?

Yes! Add different extracts (like almond or rum). Add finely chopped chocolate at the end. Add rainbow sprinkles…because sprinkles!

What is the difference between heavy cream and whipping cream? Which one do I use?

Heavy cream has slightly more fat (36%) versus whipping cream (30%). BOTH will work in this recipe. I find heavy cream lasts longer when whipped. So, when I need to top a cream pie with whipped cream, I use heavy cream versus whipping cream.

Do I really need to chill the mixing bowl when I make whipped cream?

Honestly, no. But, it makes the cream whip…quickier. If you can only chill the bowl for 10 minutes, that will work.

Why powdered sugar? Can I use regular white sugar?

Powdered sugar = white sugar + cornstarch. Cornstarch helps with making whipped cream stabilized. So….those peaks will last longer. Don’t have it? That is OK, white sugar works just fine.

How much does it make?

1 cup heavy cream whipped makes about 1 1/4 cup – 1 1/2 cup. Honestly, this is not enough to frost an entire cream pie. If you need to frost an 8 inch or 9 inch cream pie, double this recipe.

I made whipped cream, now what do I serve it with?

Whipped cream is good with almost everything!!

How to make whipped cream

MORE TIPS ON WHAT TO DO WITH HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM

Oh did I mention whipped cream is great for making mochas, matcha lattes, and hot chocolate…better

Made too much? Store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Be sure to eat it within 1 day.

This recipe can easily be double for a pie, cookie centers,…or yourself.

Need a vegan whipped cream recipe? Here is a coconut whipped cream recipe from Minimalist Baker.

How to Make Whipped Cream | 3 Ingredients

Recipe by Kimm Moore Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Chill Bowl

20

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  • Chill the standing kitchen mixing bowl in the freezer for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, take it out. Add 1 cup cream to it.
  • Attach whisk attachment. Start mixer on slow speed and whip for 3 minutes.
  • The cream should increase slightly. Stop. Add 1 tbsp powered sugar and 1 tsp vanilla.
  • Increase mixer speed to medium and whipped until soft peaks form. This will take about 4-6 minutes.
  • You know it is done when you take the whip attachment off and ‘peaks’ of cream are formed on the tip.

Notes

  • I used a standing kitchen mixer, like a Kitchen Aid. A bowl with a hand held electric beaters will work, too.
  • This recipe makes a not-so-sweet whipped cream. If you like it sweeter, increase sugar to 2 tablespoons.

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