Servings
Font
Back
0 from 60 votes

Homemade Whipped Cream

Made with only heavy cream and sugar, this homemade whipped cream recipe is perfect for dessert topping & fruit dipping!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 431 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pint heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Place a bowl and whisk in the freezer for 15 minutes prior to whipping the cream.
  2. Place cream and sugar in the cold mixing bowl and whisk back and forth and front to back until you have just reached stiff peaks.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, depending on the freshness of your cream.
  • Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw for 10 to 15 minutes before using.
  • Substitutions: For best results, follow the recipe as is. However here are some common substitutes that would work well in this recipe.
  • Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
  • Heavy Cream: It's not recommended to substitute for anything else. You can use light heavy cream but the consistency won't be same or hold as well.
  • Sugar: You can substitute the granulated sugar for equal parts honey or maple syrup but the consistency is best with granulated sugar.

Nutrition Information

Calories 431kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 45mg (2%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1739IU (35%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 77mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 431

% Daily Value*

Calories 431kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1739IU 35%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 77mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.