The Only Whipped Cream Recipe You’ll Ever Need
A rich, fluffy homemade whipped cream recipe made in minutes with just three simple ingredients—heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Perfect for topping pies, cakes, and coffee or layering in parfaits and trifles. This is the only whipped cream recipe you’ll ever need.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
Chill a mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes.
Pour the cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. For firmer whipped cream, continue beating until stiff peaks form, but do not overmix.
Use immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Whip briefly again if it softens before serving
Notes
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Chill your equipment for best results.
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Adjust sweetness to taste with your choice of sweetener.
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Use within 24 hours or stabilize for longer shelf life.
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Add custom flavors like citrus zest, chocolate, or spices to match your dessert.
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For a quick fix, use the mason jar whipped cream method.