Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
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Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
Description
The Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe relies on cold heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract to produce a rich and fluffy topping. By whipping the cream at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, the mixture becomes stable enough to hold shape while maintaining a soft mouthfeel. The sugar level and vanilla add balanced sweetness and aroma without overpowering the fresh cream taste.
The whipped cream works well as an accompaniment to fresh fruits or baked desserts, adding creaminess and lightness. Chilling the cream and equipment before whipping enhances texture and volume.
To keep it fresh, store the whipped cream covered in the refrigerator for up to three days. It can be made ahead and optionally stabilized with gelatin if you need it to last longer or hold shape for special presentations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- ½ cup granulated sugar or 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the cold cream to a stand mixer with the whisk attachment along with the sugar and vanilla.
- Whip on medium-high speed for 2-4 minutes or until stiff peaks are formed.
- Cool until ready to use or serve.
Notes
- Chill cream and equipment before whipping for better volume and texture.
- Store whipped cream covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can make it 1 day ahead or up to 3 days ahead if stabilized with gelatin.
- Whip by hand with a whisk or use an electric hand mixer if a stand mixer isn't available.
- Enjoy it simply with fresh berries if not adding to other desserts.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 27g | 135% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 1749IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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