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The BEST Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe

The BEST Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe

Learn how to make Homemade Whipped Cream and you’ll never buy store bought again. You only need 3-ingredients and about 5 minutes to make delicious, homemade whipped cream. 

If you ever wanted to learn how to make homemade whipped cream instead of the stuff you can get at the grocery store, then this article is for you. Making whipped cream at home is easy, delicious and only takes a few minutes of your time. Read on to see how you can make homemade whipped cream in about five minutes, some recipe ideas and more.

homemade whipped cream in a bowl

Whipped cream is one of those things that really complete certain recipes. Whether it’s an ice cream sundae, a delicious berry angel food cake or a no bake dessert that needs a little pizzaz, whipped cream does the trick. 

Sure you can buy it already made from the grocery store but why would you do that with all those unsavory ingredients when you can just make it yourself.

whipped cream on a beater

While it might be overwhelming, especially if you haven’t made it before, I’m here to show you just how EASY it is.

One taste and you’ll never buy store-bought again. 

WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM? 

You just need a cold bowl, heavy whipping cream, vanilla and confectioners sugar. That’s it. 

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO MAKE HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM? 

It takes about 5 minutes to make this homemade whipped cream recipe. Once you have everything in the bowl, you’ll want to pay close attention. If you over beat it, it won’t form those stiff peaks we love and it will just be in a liquid form. 

whipped cream on a cookie sheet

WAYS TO USE HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM

There are so many ways to use this homemade whipped cream. Try it on:

  • A bowl of fresh berries
  • Topping for an ice cream sundae
  • Use it as icing for a cake
  • Make a no-bake dessert with poundcake, berries and a dollop of whipped cream 

homemade whipped cream and berries

Here area few recipes you might enjoy using this homemade whipped cream.

homemade whipped cream cake

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE WHIPPED CREAM? 

Now let’s get to the good part and make some homemade whipped cream! 

homemade whipped cream in a bowl
Yield: 12

Homemade Whipped Cream

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

The BEST and ONLY Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe You'll Ever Need. Just 3-ingredients and ready in about five minutes, you'll never buy store bought again.

Ingredients

  • 1 pint or 2 cups of Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 3/4 cup of confectioners sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

In the bowl of your stand mixer, add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla.

Turn mixer on and start on the low setting.

Slowly add in your confectioner's sugar.

Once all the sugar is combine turn the mixer on high.

Once stiff peaks start to form, trun mixer off and enjoy!

Notes

About 15 minutes before you're ready to make this recipe, place your metal mixing bowl in the freezer to chill the bowl. Skip this part if you're in a rush or aren't using a metal bowl.

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