Description
This homemade whipped cream is ultra light, creamy, and far superior in taste and texture to store-bought versions. Made with just a few ingredients—cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla—it whips up in minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup cold heavy cream
2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place a metal or glass mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 10–15 minutes.
- Pour the cold heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract into the chilled bowl.
- Start mixing on low speed for 10–20 seconds, then gradually increase to medium-high.
- Continue whipping for about 1½ to 2 minutes, until soft to medium peaks form.
- Stop whipping once the cream holds its shape without falling over.
Notes
- For a stabilized version, add a pinch of cream of tartar or a bit of unflavored gelatin.
- Try different extracts like almond or peppermint for flavor variations.
- Use maple syrup or honey as alternative sweeteners for a unique twist.
- Store in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze in small dollops for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 52
- Sugar: 1.4g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 5.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.3g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
