Homemade Whipped Cream

Overhead view of whipped cream in a glass bowl with an electric hand mixer.

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5 from 1 vote

You can't beat the taste of homemade whipped cream, made from scratch in just 5 minutes using 2 simple ingredients.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Western European

Servings:

Calories: 110kcal

Author: Allison Ferraro

Equipment

Large bowl
Electric hand mixer

Ingredients

1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
2 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

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Instructions

Add heavy whipping cream, confectioners sugar, and vanilla (if using) to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
1 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 Tablespoons confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Using a handheld electric mixer (or a stand mixer with the whisk attachment), beat the mixture on medium-high speed until the desired texture is reached.
Use immediately.

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Notes

Storage: Whipped cream will have the best texture when it's used immediately, but it can be made ahead of time if necessary. Store the whipped cream in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 12 hours. Note that whipped cream that has been stored in the fridge will be more dense and less frothy than freshly whipped cream, and you may want to give it a quick whip on low speed to fluff it up just before serving.

Stages of Whipped Cream:

Soft Peaks: If you lift your beaters straight up from the bowl (be sure to turn them off first!) and see small, undefined peaks, you have soft peaks. Stop whipping at this stage if you like whipped cream with a softer texture.
Medium Peaks: If you lift your beaters straight up from the bowl and see formed peaks with tips that bend over, you have medium peaks. This is the most common/popular stage of whipped cream, and it's ideal for use as a topping on treats like ice cream and strawberry shortcake.
Stiff Peaks: If you lift your beaters straight up from the bowl and see formed peaks with tips that remain upright, you have stiff peaks. This type of whipped cream is ideal for use in layered desserts where a little more structure is needed, like icebox cake or cream pie.

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