Homemade whipped cream is easy to make with only 3 ingredients in 5 minutes and it's so delicious you'll ditch the store-bought stuff for good once you try it! Watch the video and follow our step-by-step photos to learn how to make the best homemade whipped cream recipe!
Put the bowl of a standing mixer or a large mixing bowl (glass or metal preferred) into the refrigerator to chill for at least 15-30 minutes (or longer).
Add whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the chilled bowl of a standing mixer (or chilled mixing bowl).
Use the wire whisk attachment to a standing mixer, or a hand-held mixer, and beat the ingredients together, starting on low speed and increasing to high slowly as it begins to firm up.
Beat for 60-90 seconds until stiff peaks form. Stopping once halfway through to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Transfer mixture to a piping bag to pipe onto your favorite dessert or into hot chocolate. Or put in a serving dish to serve.
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Notes
*Notes: Nutrition facts is for 4 TBS (1/4 cup) whipped cream, measured after it has been whipped. This recipe makes 16, quarter-cup servings.
Ingredients & Substitution Notes
Heavy Whipping Cream (COLD) - It is important to use cold heavy cream, or heavy whipping cream. Regular whipping cream also works! Do NOT use half and half or milk.
Powdered Sugar - this recipe calls for 1/2 cup powdered sugar per 2 cups whipping cream. You can decrease the amount if it's too sweet for you, or increase it by 1-2 TBS.
Pure Vanilla Extract. If you would like to make different flavors simply substitute vanilla for your favorite extracts! Some suggestions are almond, peppermint, lemon, orange, etc.