Easy Homemade Whipped Cream
The easiest ever homemade whipped cream recipe! Made with heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, this whipped cream comes together in less than 5 minutes. So good you'll never go back to store bought!
Equipment
- Measuring cup
- Teaspoon
- Kitchen mixer with whisk attachment
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream very cold, 1 pint
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Chill mixing bowl and whisk attachment by placing them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, add the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar to the bowl. Attach the wire whisk attachment if using a stand mixer or hand held mixer.
- Turn the mixer on low speed and gradually increase the speed to high. Mix on high for 60-90 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Whisk until stiff peaks form and the whipped cream looks light and fluffy. Use immediately in a recipe or to top a drink or dish. Or place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for later.
Notes
- Heavy whipping cream - Use cold heavy whipping cream, heavy cream, or whipping cream for this recipe. Make sure it is COLD!
- Use a mixer - You need a mixer for this recipe. Either a stand mixer or a hand-held mixer with a whisk attachment is key. Trying to whisk this by hand would take forever.
- CHILL the bowl and whisk attachment - You must chill the bowl and whisk attachment for fluffy whipped cream. At least 30 minutes in the freezer is plenty.