Ultimate Homemade Whipped Cream - Your Go-To Guide for Perfect Peaks Every Time
Have you ever wondered how to make homemade fluffy whipped cream from scratch? Making your own whipped cream is surprisingly easy and has a lot of benefits compared to store-bought versions.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
Easy Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream chill it in the fridge for at least an hour before use
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or to taste
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional, but highly recommended
Instructions
Step-by-Step Guide for Easy Whipped Cream Recipe
- Helpful Tip: First things first, make sure your bowl and beaters are cold and clean from grease. Pop them in the fridge for about 15 minutes before you start. This little trick is a game-changer for getting those perfect peaks.
- Pour the cold heavy cream and powdered sugar into your chilled bowl. Start beating on low speed, then gradually increase to medium-high. You're looking for the homemade whipped cream to thicken and start forming soft peaks. This usually takes about 4-5 minutes, but keep an eye on it. (You can also add the powdered sugar after you have the soft peaks, I've done it both ways, no issues.)
- Once you've got soft peaks, it's time to add the vanilla extract. Continue to beat until you reach stiff peaks. Remember, we're not making butter here, so once you see those stiff peaks form, stop beating.
- Use it right away, or store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just give it a quick whisk before using to fluff it back up.
Notes
Makes 2 cups, so if you want to make more, 1 cup heavy whipping cream makes 2 cups of whipped cream as a measure! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 58mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.1mg