Description
This homemade whipped cream recipe provides a quick and easy way to create light, fluffy whipped cream using just three simple ingredients. Perfect for topping desserts, coffee, or fruit, this whipped cream is fresh, creamy, and customizable with vanilla flavoring.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Cream Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chill Equipment: Place the mixing bowl and beaters into the freezer for 10-15 minutes. This step helps the cream whip up faster and achieve better volume.
- Pour Cream: Remove chilled bowl and beaters, then pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into the mixing bowl.
- Add Sweetener and Flavor: Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream to sweeten and flavor it.
- Whip Cream: Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed for 3 to 5 minutes. Watch carefully until soft peaks form; be careful to avoid overbeating, which can cause the cream to turn grainy or separate.
- Stop at Soft Peaks: Once the whipped cream is light, fluffy, and holds soft peaks, stop mixing immediately to preserve the texture.
- Serve or Store: Serve the whipped cream immediately as a topping, or refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 2 hours before use.
Notes
- Ensure all equipment and cream are well chilled for the best whipping results.
- Do not overbeat, as the cream can turn into butter.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Use fresh heavy cream for optimal texture and flavor.
- Whipped cream is best served fresh but can be kept refrigerated for up to 2 hours.
