Servings
Font
Back
5.0 from 15 votes

How to Make Whipped Cream

Whipped Cream is sweet, fluffy, and smooth! Learn how to make it at home using minimal ingredients.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 473 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

CLASSIC WHIPPED CREAM:
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
STABILIZED WHIPPED CREAM:
  • 1 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatine
  • 4 teaspoons cold water
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM:
  • 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • 4 tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

Instructions

CLASSIC WHIPPED CREAM:
    Cup of Yum
  1. Place a large glass or metal mixing bowl, also the mixer beater blades in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Pour the cold cream into the chilled bowl. Add sugar, and vanilla.
  3. Start to whip mixture on medium-low speed until thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
  4. Increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form and the cream holds its shape, for about 1 minute.
  5. Use right away or store in refrigerator in an airtight container.
STABILIZED WHIPPED CREAM:
  1. Place a large glass or metal mixing bowl, also the mixer beater blades in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Add water to a small bowl and sprinkle gelatin on top. Let stand for 5 minutes to bloom.
  3. Heat in the microwave for 10 seconds, and whisk to fully dissolve. Let the mixture cool slightly about 2 minutes. Don't let it stand for too long, or it will set!
  4. Pour the cold cream into the chilled bowl. Add sugar, and vanilla.
  5. Start to whip mixture on medium-low speed until thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
  6. While mixing slowly pour in gelatin mixture. Continue to whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
CHOCOLATE WHIPPED CREAM:
  1. Place a large glass or metal mixing bowl, also the mixer beater blades in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Pour the cold cream into the chilled bowl. Add sugar, cacao and vanilla.
  3. Start to whip mixture on medium-low speed until thickened slightly, about 1 minute.
  4. Increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form and the cream holds its shape, for about 1 minute.
  5. Use right away or store in refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition Information

Calories 473kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 27g (135%) Cholesterol 163mg (54%) Sodium 45mg (2%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 1749IU (35%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 77mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 473

% Daily Value*

Calories 473kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 44g 68%
Saturated Fat 27g 135%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 45mg 2%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 1749IU 35%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 77mg 8%

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

Report Abuse
Login to Continue
Forgot password?
Don't have an account? Register