Description
This Homemade Whipped Cream recipe delivers a luscious, airy topping made from cold heavy whipping cream, sweetened with powdered sugar and flavored with vanilla extract. Perfect for desserts, pancakes, and hot drinks, it’s quick and easy to prepare with just a few ingredients and no cooking required.
Ingredients
Scale
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2–3 tablespoons powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Chill the mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for best results to ensure optimal whipping.
- Combine Ingredients: In the large chilled mixing bowl, pour the cold heavy whipping cream. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream.
- Whip the Cream: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the mixture on medium-high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until soft peaks begin to form.
- Form Firmer Peaks: Continue whipping for an additional 30 seconds to 1 minute until firmer peaks form, ensuring the cream looks smooth, light, and airy without becoming grainy.
- Serve or Store: Use the whipped cream immediately or refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 24 hours, giving it a quick whisk before serving if needed.
Notes
- For best results, chill the bowl and beaters before whipping to help the cream whip faster and hold volume better.
- Flavor variations can be created by adding cocoa powder, cinnamon, or almond extract to the mixture before whipping.
- Whipped cream is excellent as a topping for desserts, pancakes, hot drinks, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
