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Homemade Whipped Cream

With just four ingredients and expert guidance from a seasoned pastry chef, you can say goodbye to store-bought alternatives and hello to perfect Homemade Whipped Cream. Let’s whip it up together!

Yield: 4 cups 1x
Prep: 5Total: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Pinch salt

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Instructions

  1. Place heavy cream in a medium bowl or stand mixer and whip on medium-high speed with a whisk attachment until it has reached the “soupy peaks” stage – the whisk will leave an impression in the cream and it will have increased in volume but not quite form peaks yet.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Whip on medium-high speed until the whipped cream forms firm peaks – when you pull the whisk up out of the cream, you will see the “Dairy Queen swirl.” Be careful not to overwhip the cream.

Notes/Tips

  • You will know it’s done when you pull the whisk up out of the cream, you will see the “Dairy Queen swirl.”
  • Be careful not to overwhip the cream.
  • If the whipped cream deflates slightly in the refrigerator, you can gently re-whip it to restore its texture before serving.
© Author: Polly Conner
Cuisine: American Method: Mix