Homemade Whipped Cream

5 from 4 votes

This simple Homemade Whipped Cream recipe yields the most perfect, lightly sweetened whipped cream imaginable. Made with just 3 simple ingredients and ready in just 5 minutes, it really is the perfect topping for cakes, pies and ice cream!

Course Condiment, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade whipped cream, whipped cream, whipped cream recipe

Prep Time 5

Servings

Calories 113kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

1½ cups heavy cream extra cold, can place in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes
¼ to ⅓ cup powdered sugar depending on how sweet you want your whipped cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Chill the mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
Pour heavy whipping cream into mixing bowl and beat on medium to medium high speed with the whisk attachment until the cream gets bubbly and starts to thicken.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Continue beating on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form being careful not to over beat.
Use whipped cream immediately or cover and store in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two.

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Notes

Use heavy whipping cream or heavy cream for this recipe for best results.
Use a hand or stand mixer with whisk attachment for best results. While it's possible to whip cream with a whisk, it's difficult and time consuming.
This whipped cream can be made up to 2 days in advance but is best enjoyed the day it is made. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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