Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade whipped cream with just a few simple ingredients. This versatile topping is perfect for desserts and beverages.
Ingredients
Heavy Whipping Cream:
1 cup (cold)
Powdered Sugar:
2–3 tablespoons
Vanilla Extract:
1 teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
- Chill Equipment: Place a mixing bowl and beaters or whisk attachment in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to chill.
- Whip Cream: Pour the cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl. Beat on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes until thickened.
- Add Sugar and Flavor: Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continue beating for 1–2 minutes until soft or stiff peaks form.
- Finish: Avoid overwhipping to prevent butter formation. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- Experiment with flavored whipped cream by adding cocoa powder, cinnamon, or liqueur.
- Adjust sweetness to taste or use a sugar substitute if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
