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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!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade whipped cream
Servings: 16 servings (1/4 cup per serving)
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Polly Conner

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 8mg | Sugar: 3g