Homemade Whipped Cream
Homemade whipped cream is so easy to make! You'll never buy the canned stuff again with this recipe.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold (1 pint)
- ¼ cup granulated or powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
Optional add-ins:
- Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- Flavor extracts such as coffee almond, lemon, peppermint, etc.
- Citrus zest
- Alcohol/liqueurs such as rum Kahlua, creme de menthe, amaretto, Grand Marnier, etc.
- Textured add-ins such as graham cracker crumbs crushed Oreos, crushed peppermint candies, etc.
Instructions
- Place bowl and beater blades (if using a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment) in the freezer for 10-15 minutes until very cold.
- Add cold cream, sugar and any desired add-ins to the bowl. Whip on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks.
- Whipped cream may be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 10 hours. Prior to serving, whip again on high for about 15 seconds.