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Whipped Cream Recipe - How to Make Whipped Cream

White billows of rich whipped cream make even an ordinary dessert a special occasion. Elevate your desserts with this homemade whipped cream recipe!
Prep Time 4 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 116kcal
Author Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
  • ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Chill a medium sized bowl (see note) and beaters for at least one hour in refrigerator or freezer.
  • Remove bowl and cream from refrigerator. Pour cream into chilled bowl. 
  • With hand mixer on medium speed, beat cream for 2 minutes or until peaks begin to form. 
  • Add vanilla and gradually add powdered sugar; beat until soft peaks form.
  • Don’t overbeat or your whipped cream will separate and turn into butter. 
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Whipping cream will double in size when whipped, so use a large enough bowl.
  • Adding 1/4 cup of full fat sour cream or whole milk Greek yogurt will help your whipped cream last longer in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 8mg | Sugar: 4g