Description
Learn how to make delicious and fluffy whipped cream at home with just a few simple ingredients. This homemade whipped cream is perfect for topping pies, cakes, hot chocolate, or fresh fruit!
Ingredients
Scale
For the whipped cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or granulated sugar)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat on medium-high speed for 2-4 minutes, or until soft peaks form.
- Be careful not to overbeat — the whipped cream should be smooth and fluffy. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- For extra stability, you can add 1 tablespoon of instant vanilla pudding mix or 1 tablespoon of mascarpone when whipping.
- Delicious as a topping for pies, cakes, hot chocolate, or fresh fruit!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Dessert Topping
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
