Easy Whipped Cream
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Easy Whipped Cream
Description
Easy Whipped Cream is made by whipping cold heavy cream combined with powdered sugar and vanilla until it holds stiff peaks. Starting with a cold bowl and cold cream is key to achieving the right texture. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer with the whisk attachment, you beat the mixture just until it thickens to soft, then stiff peaks develop. This gives a creamy and light topping that can be spooned or piped on desserts such as pies, cakes, or fresh fruit.
The texture is smooth yet firm enough to hold shape, but not overwhipped to the point of becoming butter. The powdered sugar adds sweetness without graininess and vanilla adds a subtle flavor that complements many dishes.
Whipped cream made this way is best used immediately but can be kept chilled briefly. The method is straightforward and requires just a few minutes, perfect for last-minute dessert garnishes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Place a stand mixer bowl in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before starting this recipe.
- Place ice cold stand mixer bowl in stand mixer and add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to the bowl, whisking or beating with the whisk attachment on high for about 1 minute or until stiff peaks form (careful not to over beat or you will make sweetened butter).
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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