Description
This recipe provides an easy and delicious way to make fluffy homemade whipped cream. It’s perfect for quickly enhancing any dessert with its soft, billowy texture and delicate sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (240 ml), very cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (25 g)
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5 ml)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Chill Your Tools: Place a large metal mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to help the cream whip faster and hold its shape.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the very cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt if using.
- Whip to Perfection: Beat on low speed, gradually increasing to medium-high. Whip until soft or stiff peaks form and the cream visibly thickens. Stop immediately to avoid over-whipping into butter.
Notes
Always use very cold heavy cream and chilled tools for best results. An electric mixer is ideal for speed, but hand whisking works. Watch carefully to avoid over-whipping, which turns the cream into butter. Adjust sugar to taste. For a dairy-free option, use full-fat coconut cream chilled overnight.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 0.25 cup (approx 25 g)
- Calories: 112 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: easy dessert, whipped cream, homemade, vanilla, topping, sweet, fluffy, quick