Description
This homemade whipped cream is delightfully creamy and sweet, featuring heavy cream, sugar, and a hint of vanilla. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for topping desserts, adding a rich and fluffy texture to cakes and pies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g/ml) heavy cream, cold
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cold heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Using a handheld or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the mixture on medium-high speed for about 3–4 minutes until medium peaks form.
- If over-whipped, gently fold in a bit more cold heavy cream until smooth.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate tightly covered for up to 24 hours.
Notes
Ensure the heavy cream is cold for better whipping results.
Use a whisk attachment for best texture.
This whipped cream can be flavored with cocoa powder or other extracts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 51
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
