Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
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Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
Description
The Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe starts by chilling a metal bowl to keep the cream cold during whipping, which is essential for achieving the right texture. Combining cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract and beating them gradually with an electric mixer produces stiff, fluffy peaks that have a creamy yet light feel. The careful beating process ensures the whipped cream is thick enough to hold its form without becoming grainy or turning into butter.
This whipped cream can complement various desserts, beverages, or fruits and can be used immediately or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Using heavy cream rather than lighter creams helps it maintain its structure longer.
For best results, use an electric mixer rather than whipping by hand, as it saves time and effort. Adjust the sweetness or vanilla flavor to your liking to tailor the cream to different dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream cold, ¹
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place a medium-sized bowl (preferably metal) in the freezer for at least 10 minutes to chill.
- Once bowl has chilled, remove from freezer and add heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Using an electric mixer², beat ingredients on low speed, gradually increasing speed to high, and beat until stiff peaks form. Don't over-beat, but don't stop beating until cream has reached a thick, billowy consistency (think the thickness of Cool Whip).
- Keep unused whipped cream refrigerated in an airtight container.
Notes
- Using heavy cream or heavy whipping cream is ideal for better stability; whipping cream or double cream can work but may vary in texture.
- Chill the mixing bowl before whipping to help the cream reach stiff peaks more easily.
- An electric mixer is recommended over hand-whisking for efficiency and best results with thick, billowy peaks.
- Make whipped cream up to 3 days in advance and store it airtight in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- If desired, full-fat coconut milk can be substituted though results may differ.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings (¼ cup per serving, recipe makes 3 cups total)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 437IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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