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It's easy to make my homemade whipped cream recipe to pair with your favorite desserts! Whipped cream comes together in just five minutes using only three ingredients. It's perfect for decorating cake or serving with pie for the holidays!
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Homemade Whipped Cream
At my house, it's basically a necessity that I have homemade whipping cream in the refrigerator at all times. My kids and I love it for everything from waffles in the morning to ice cream after dinner, and of course none of us would dream of eating pumpkin pie without whipped cream.
The reason we always have a batch on hand is because store-bought whipped cream simply does not offer the same flavor or texture, and it's easy to make whipped cream from scratch. Trust me, once you learn how to make whipped cream, you'll forget all about the canned stuff!
My favorite thing about making homemade whipped cream is that you can add your own flavors to it. Sprinkle in pumpkin pie spice over the holidays, or add a little bit of vanilla or almond extract.
Whipped Cream Recipe Ingredients
- Whipping Cream: You can use heavy or light whipping cream to make homemade whipped cream.
- Sugar: Granulated sugar or confectioner's sugar both work for making whipped cream from scratch.
- Vanilla Extract: I like to flavor my whipped cream with a little bit of vanilla. You can also use Mexican vanilla, or omit it entirely if you want.
How to Make Whipped Cream
1: Chill the Mixer
Add your mixing bowl, and the whisk attachment of your stand mixer, to the refrigerator. Chill for 15-30 minutes, or until very cold. An electric hand mixer may also be used.
2: Prep Ingredients
Once chilled, add heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and any other desired flavorings to the bowl.
3: Mix Whipped Cream
Mix on medium-high speed until it forms soft peaks, scraping the sides of the bowl down as you mix.
4: Serve and Enjoy
Serve immediately or keep in the bowl wrapped in plastic to chill for later, and enjoy!
This is the perfect topping for Strawberry Shortcakes!
Expert Tips for Whipping Cream
- Vanilla extract adds an extra layer of flavor, but it isn't necessary. You can leave it out or even add other flavors as you prefer.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl as you mix.
- Make sure to chill the bowl and whisk attachment of your mixer for 15-30 minutes before making whipping cream. This will help the mixture maintain consistency and keep everything nice and cold.
- You will know the cream is done mixing when stiff peaks form. Pull the whisk from the cream, and it should stand up independently without drooping back into the bowl.
- You can add a bit of cornstarch (1 teaspoon), cream of tartar (¼ teaspoon), or powdered milk (2 teaspoons) to stabilize whipping cream if you need to. This is good for whipping cream icing for cakes.
Whipped Cream Flavors
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: Add a bit of pumpkin spice for a perfect topping for Fall desserts and lattes!
- Chocolate: Finely chop or grate semisweet chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate, and add while mixing.
- Maple: Maple whipping cream is delicious for pancakes and waffles. Add a bit of maple syrup to taste while mixing.
- Coffee: Add a bit of instant coffee while mixing for the perfect coffee flavor.
- Cinnamon: A pinch or two of cinnamon is terrific! Give it a try for a warm Fall flavor you will love.
- Peanut Butter: Use peanut butter powder in this whipping cream recipe for a peanut buttery flavor over chocolate ice cream, cakes, and cupcakes.
- Lemon: Lemon zest will create a tart, bright, lemony flavor that is delicious with sweet brunch recipes, fresh fruits, or desserts.
- Fresh Berries: Always amazing with whipping cream, especially in Fresas con Crema.
How to Store Homemade Whip Cream
- Refrigerate for 5-7 days in an airtight container at the back of the refrigerator where it is coldest.
- Freeze whipped cream for up to 1 month by piping dollops of it onto parchment paper over a baking sheet, then transfer it to a freezer-safe bag or container once frozen.
This dessert topping is perfect for Strawberry Ice Cream Shortcake or a Disney Dole Whip.
Whipped Cream Recipes FAQ
You can make whipped topping by hand by using a large balloon whisk and a chilled mixing bowl. To prevent your arm from tiring out too quickly, hold it against the side of your body and only use your wrist to whisk. If you whip cream by hand, use it immediately, as it is softer than with an electric whisk and will not hold its shape in the refrigerator.
To make whipped cream in a blender, add everything to your blender and mix on low for 15 seconds or so. Scrape down the sides of the blender by using a rubber spatula, then continue mixing for several more seconds until it reaches a stiff texture.
Yes, you can use alternatives to granulated sugar when making whipped cream, though it's essential to note that each sweetener may impart a unique flavor and slightly different texture to the finished product. You can try honey, maple syrup, and agave nectar.
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Whipped Cream Recipe
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Equipment
- Stand Mixer or electric hand mixer; a balloon whisk and large mixing bowl may also be used to mix whipped cream by hand
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar - or powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract - optional, but it adds a nice flavor to homemade whipped cream
Instructions
- Add your mixing bowl and whisk attachment of your mixer to the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes until chilled. An electric hand mixer may also be used.
- Once chilled, add heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and any other desired flavorings to the bowl.1 cup heavy whipping cream,2 Tablespoons granulated sugar,½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Mix on medium-high speed until it forms stiff peaks, scraping the sides of the bowl down as you mix.
- Serve immediately or keep in the bowl wrapped in plastic to chill for later, and enjoy!
Notes
- Vanilla extract adds an extra layer of flavor to whipped cream, but it isn't necessary. You can leave it out, or even add other flavors as you prefer, like pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl as you mix.Make sure to chill the bowl and whisk attachment of your mixer for 15-30 minutes before making whipped cream. This will help the mixture reach the right consistency and keeps everything nice and cold.
- You will know the cream is done mixing when it reaches stiff peaks. Pull the whisk from the whipped cream, and the cream should stand up on its own without drooping back into the bowl.
- You can add a bit of cornstarch (1 teaspoon), cream of tartar (¼ teaspoon), or powdered milk (2 teaspoons) to stabilize whipped cream if you need to. This is good for whipped cream icing for cakes.
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Updated 9/5/2024 to include additional information and minor revisions.
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