This easy homemade sweet whipped cream recipe is made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes. A dollop of light and airy fresh whipped cream adds a delightfully creamy texture to any of your favorite desserts.
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Where would homemade apple pie be without a dollop of whipped cream goodness? Root beer floats just aren’t the same without a tiny cloud of whipped cream floating on top. No matter the season or the dessert, whipped cream is an old-time favorite.
Whipped cream is purely amazing and makes any dessert infinitely better.
If you haven’t discovered homemade whipped cream before then here is your invitation. I guarantee you that this easy 3-ingredient recipe will check all of your boxes and raise your expectations of what a great whipped cream recipe tastes like.
Goodbye store-bought tubs and canisters. We won’t miss you one bit.
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Can I use this recipe for Whipped Cream Frosting?
I wouldn’t recommend this whipped cream recipe to use as a whipped cream frosting unless you’re using it for an ice cream cake or an icebox cake.
The whipped cream isn’t stable enough to support a layer cake. However, my 2-ingredient White Chocolate Ganache Whipped Cream makes an excellent frosting for a cake. I pair it with my Eggnog Cake and it’s fabulous!
Whipped Cream Ingredients
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar – granulated sugar can also be used if you don’t have powdered sugar.
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Equipment Needed to Make Whipped Cream
- Large bowl (preferably with tall sides to reduce splatter)
- Liquid measuring cup
- Measuring spoons
- Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer with a whisk attachment
How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
Step 1. Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to a large bowl. For best results, chill the bowl and beaters for 30 minutes before making the whipped cream.
Step 2. Beat until medium peaks form (halfway between soft and stiff).
Tips for Making Whipped Cream
- Use cold ingredients. Make sure your cream is super cold. Even better, put the bowl and whisk in the fridge for 30 minutes before whipping your cream.
- Don’t walk away. It’s easy to set your stand mixer and leave it for a few minutes to multi-task. Cream whips so quickly you don’t want to walk away or you run the risk of making sweetened butter.
- Replace CoolWhip with homemade whipped cream. Use an equal amount of homemade whipped cream in place of CoolWhip or other frozen whipped toppings.
Gluten Free Desserts to Serve with Sweet Whipped Cream
- White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
- Peach Shortcake
- Coconut Cream Pie
- Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
- Apple Crisp Pie
- Chocolate Pudding
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Pumpkin Pie
- Baileys Chocolate Pudding
- No-Bake Cheesecake
- Marble Pound Cake
- Victoria Sponge Cake
- Angel Food Cake
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
- Mini Pavlovas or Classic Pavlova
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Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream very cold
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to a large bowl.
- Beat until medium peaks form (halfway between soft and stiff).
- Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
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Notes
- This recipe makes whipped cream that is just sweet enough. For a sweeter whipped cream, add an additional tablespoon or 2 of powdered sugar.
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Nutrition Facts are estimated and aren’t always accurate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist if you have special dietary needs.
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