Easy Homemade Whipped Cream is made with just 2 ingredients and 5 minutes of whisking. Make this fluffy, airy cream with sugar or honey. It tastes much better than anything store-bought and is the perfect addition to cakes, shortcake, trifles, waffles, and more.
Homemade whipped cream is a simple, thoughtful addition you can add to so many recipes! We love to make a batch then enjoy for a couple days with various desserts and breakfasts. Make classic whipped cream with sugar or make it with honey for a healthier alternative.
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About Homemade Whipped Cream
- Texture - The cream is whipped until it is velvety and fluffy.
- Flavor - Homemade whipped cream is richly sweet.
- Time - It takes just a few minutes to whip the cream.
- Effort - This whipped cream requires minimal effort. All you need to do is whisk by hand or with an electric mixer.
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 or Honey - Granulated sugar adds sweetness. Use honey for a slightly less sweet and healthier alternative
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.
- Hot Chocolate Bar - Enjoy this whipped cream as part of a hot chocolate bar. Learning how to make a hot chocolate bar is easy, just follow our simple steps.
Instructions
- Chill the Mixing Bowl - Place a glass or metal mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes. Freezing the bowl will allow the cream to stay cold and stable.
- Whip the Ingredients - Place the heavy whipping cream and sugar in the bowl and whisk by hand or use an electric mixer until the cream forms stiff peaks. (Photo 1, 2, 3, and 4)
What to Serve with Easy Whipped Cream
This versatile whipped cream goes with so many dishes! Whip up a batch to for a refreshing dessert like Strawberry Shortcake, a Fruit Sandwich, a Tart, or ice cream. In the morning, it goes perfectly with Brioche French Toast with Berries. In the evening, enjoy it with 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.
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!
- Use cold heavy whipping cream and mixing bowl - This will help the cream whip faster and hold its shape better.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, homemade whipped cream is richer, fresher, and creamier. Making your whipped cream at home also allows you to customize it to your liking.
When the cream is whisked, the fat molecules join together forming air pockets and creating whipped cream.
Yes, it should be fluffy for 24 hours, but is best fresh.
If whipped cream is over-mixed or sits out at room temperature too long, it can turn liquid. Always be careful to not over-mix whipped cream and be sure to keep it refrigerated.
Yes, only whip the cream until it reaches stiff peaks or it will ruin the consistency.
No, milk and other creams do not have enough fat content to form stable peaks.
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Easy Homemade Whipped Cream
Equipment
- 1 whisk
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Chill the Mixing Bowl - Place a glass or metal mixing bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes. Freezing the bowl will allow the cream to stay cold and stable.
- Whip the Ingredients - Place the heavy whipping cream and sugar in the bowl and whisk by hand or use an electric mixer until the cream forms stiff peaks.1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey, 1 cup heavy whipping cream
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Notes
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Do not freeze.
- Do not over mix or the cream or it will become lumpy.
- Use cold heavy whipping cream and mixing bowl to help the cream whip faster and hold its shape better.
David
This is the best whipped cream I have had and easy to make too.