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Perfect Whipped Cream Recipe

Make this fresh Whipped Cream recipe with just three ingredients in under 5 minutes for the BEST whipped cream for fruit, desserts, and more!

Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 16 servings (2 cups)
Calories: 57 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French , American

Ingredients

  • 1 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
  • 2 2 tablespoons sugar confectioner's sugar, honey, or maple syrup
  • 1/2 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or other extracts or flavorings

Instructions

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  1. Prep. Place mixer bowl and whisk in freezer for at least 20 minutes to chill.
  2. Whip. Pour heavy whipping cream, sugar and vanilla into the cold bowl and whisk on high speed until medium to stiff peaks form, about 1 minute. Do not over beat.
  3. Serve. Serve immediately or see notes for how to store and freeze.

Notes

  • Note that the amount of heavy whipping cream you use will double in volume in this recipe. Therefore, if you need 2 cups of whipped cream, you will use 1 cup of heavy whipping cream.
  • Stabilized Whipped Cream: For stabilized whipped cream that will hold longer in the refrigerator, add 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar to your fresh whipping cream and the confectioner's sugar. 
  • How To Freeze Whipped Cream: Place large spoonfuls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flash freeze. Once the whipped cream is frozen, you can then place it in freezer-safe containers and freeze it. When ready to use, thaw for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Whipped Cream Flavor Variations:
  • How to Recover: If overmixed, whipped cream will curdle and become lumpy. Slowly fold in 1 tablespoon at a time of fresh, liquid, heavy whipping cream with a rubber spatula until the lumps in the whipped cream disappear.
  • Honey - Replace the sugar with honey
  • Maple - Replace the sugar with maple syrup
  • Cinnamon - Add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
  • Coconut - Use 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract.
  • Chocolate Whipped Cream - Whisk three tablespoons of cocoa powder with the sugar and follow the recipe as written above.
  • Strawberry Whipped Cream  - Make the recipe above until soft peaks form. Add 1/4 cup chilled strawberry jam or puree and beat until medium peaks form again. If not using immediately, store, covered, in the refrigerator. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tbsp Calories 57kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 11mg (0%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 220IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 10mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings (2 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 57

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tbsp
Calories 57kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 11mg 0%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 220IU 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 1%

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