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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipe Index » Sweets

    Easy Homemade Whipped Cream

    Published: May 22, 2020 · Modified: Dec 7, 2022 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    Easy Homemade Whipped Cream is a tasty, simple recipe that is a perfect addition to any dessert. It takes two ingredients and a few minutes to whip up a batch of this fresh cream that tastes much better than anything store-bought.

    Easy Whipped Cream in Bowl

    Homemade whipped cream is a simple, thoughtful addition you can add to almost any dessert. It's tastier and doesn't have all of the additives that store-bought canned whipped cream has.

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    • Easy Homemade Whipped Cream

    Ingredients

    • Heavy Whipping Cream - Cold heavy whipping cream is the base of homemade whipped cream It contains at least 30% fat content, which allows it to form stiff peaks when whipped. Use organic heavy whipping cream for the best quality product.
    • Sugar - Granulated sugar adds sweetness.

    Variations

    • Vanilla - Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste to the heavy whipping cream and sugar. Then whip to add a vanilla flavor to the whipped cream.
    • Flavored Extracts - Add a half teaspoon of flavored extracts, like peppermint, to make flavored whipped cream.
    • Chocolate - Add a teaspoon of cocoa powder to make the whipped cream chocolatey.
    • Cinnamon - sprinkle some cinnamon on the whipped cream for a final warm touch.

    Instructions

    1. Chill the Mixing Bowl - First, place a glass or metal mixing bowl in the freezer. Freezing the bowl will allow the cream to stay cold and stable.
    2. Whip the Ingredients - Then, place the sugar and heavy whipping cream in the chilled mixing bowl and whisk by hand or by electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
    Easy Whipped Cream with berries and shortcake

    What to Serve with Easy Whipped Cream

    This versatile whipped cream goes with so many dishes! Whip up a batch of whipped cream for strawberry shortcake or a tart. In the morning, it goes perfectly with Brioche French Toast with Berries, a skillet cookie, or Baileys Hot Chocolate.

    Equipment

    You can make this easy whipped cream recipe by hand in a mixing bowl and whisk, a handheld electric mixer, or an electric mixer with a whisk attachment. Making whipped cream by hand is a bit of an arm workout and the electric mixer only takes a couple of minutes, but both methods work.

    Easy 2-Ingredient Whipped Cream

    Storage

    Refrigerate whipped cream in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.

    Top tips

    • Don't over mix the cream - Be careful to not over mix or the cream will become lumpy. We remember the first couple of times we made whipped cream, the cream separated from over-mixing and we had to start over. We all start somewhere!

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    Easy Homemade Whipped Cream

    Easy Homemade Whipped Cream is a tasty, simple recipe that is a perfect addition to any dessert. It only takes two ingredients and a few minutes to whip up a batch of this fresh cream that tastes much better than any store-bought canned whipped cream.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Sweets
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 214kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Equipment

    • 1 mixing bowl
    • 1 whisk
    • 1 handheld electric mixer

    Ingredients 

    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

    Instructions

    • Place a glass or metal mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes. 
    • Place the sugar and heavy whipping cream in the bowl and whisk by hand or using an electric mixer until the cream forms stiff peaks. 
      1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 cup heavy whipping cream

    Notes

    Storage 
    • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.
    Top Tip
    • Do not over mix or the cream will become lumpy. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 57mg | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword: easy dessert, easy whipped cream, gluten free, homemade whipped cream, sugar, sweets, whipped cream
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    About the Author

    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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    1. David

      August 09, 2021 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      This is the best whipped cream I have had and easy to make too.

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