Description
This Homemade Whipped Cream recipe delivers a light, fluffy, and sweet topping perfect for desserts and beverages. Made with just heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, this whipped cream is easy to prepare in minutes and can be stored refrigerated for later use.
Ingredients
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Whipped Cream Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream (cold)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chill the bowl: Place a medium-sized bowl, preferably metal, in the freezer for at least 10 minutes to get it thoroughly chilled for best whipping results.
- Mix ingredients: Remove the cold bowl from the freezer and pour in the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Whip the cream: Using an electric mixer, start beating the mixture on low speed. Gradually increase to high speed and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-beat; the cream should have a thick, billowy consistency similar to Cool Whip.
- Store properly: Transfer any unused whipped cream to an airtight container and keep it refrigerated until ready to use to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For best results, use very cold heavy cream and chill the mixing bowl before whipping.
- Do not overbeat the cream to avoid turning it into butter.
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar.
- Vanilla extract enhances flavor but can be omitted or substituted with other extracts if desired.
- Use whipped cream within 24 hours for optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
