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Whipped Cream Recipe

Easy Homemade Whipped Cream

This simple 3-ingredient whipped cream recipe creates the perfect fluffy, sweet topping for any dessert. Made with heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, it takes just 5 minutes to whip up this delicious homemade alternative to store-bought versions. Light, airy, and incredibly versatile!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Topping
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 52
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Whipped Cream Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold, 36% fat content preferred
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk attachment

Method
 

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the refrigerator for 30 minutes for best results (optional but recommended).
  2. Pour the cold heavy cream into the chilled mixing bowl. Add the confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, begin whipping on medium-high speed. Watch carefully as the cream transforms.
  4. Continue whipping for 3-4 minutes until medium peaks form. The peaks should hold their shape but have a slight droop when you lift the whisk.
  5. Stop mixing immediately when you reach the desired consistency. Over-whipped cream becomes grainy and curdled.
  6. Use immediately as a topping for desserts, or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Re-whip briefly if separation occurs.

Notes

Storage: Keep covered in refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Can be frozen but texture may change slightly.
Troubleshooting: If over-whipped and curdled, fold in 1-2 tablespoons of cold heavy cream by hand until smooth.
Variations: Add cocoa powder for chocolate whipped cream, or substitute almond extract for vanilla for different flavors.
Success Tips: Cold cream is essential for proper whipping. Don't walk away during the final minutes as it happens quickly!