Heavenly Whipped Cream
Indulge in the luscious, cloud-like perfection of *Heavenly Whipped Cream*, a quick and easy recipe that takes your desserts to the next level in just 5 minutes! Made with simple yet luxurious ingredients like heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and pure vanilla extract, this homemade whipped cream is the ultimate versatile topping. The secret to its ethereal texture lies in chilling your mixing bowl and whisk beforehand, ensuring the fluffiest results. Whether dolloped over pies, layered in trifles, or swirled into your favorite hot beverages, this silky, softly sweetened whipped cream will elevate any treat. Perfectly customizable for sweetness and firmness, this crowd-pleaser guarantees the freshest, most delicious results—way better than store-bought.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 chilled mixing bowl
- 1 chilled whisk (or mixer beaters)
Instructions
1. Place your mixing bowl and whisk (or mixer beaters) in the refrigerator or freezer for at least 15 minutes prior to starting. This ensures the ingredients stay cold, which results in better whipped cream consistency.
2. Remove the chilled bowl and whisk from the refrigerator. Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into the bowl.
3. Add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract to the cream.
4. Using a hand mixer, stand mixer, or whisk, begin beating the mixture on low speed to combine the ingredients, then gradually increase to medium-high speed.
5. Beat the cream until soft peaks form. This means the whipped cream should hold its shape when the whisk is lifted but the peaks will gently fold over slightly.
6. If firmer whipped cream is desired, continue beating cautiously until stiff peaks form, where the whipped cream holds its shape firmly and doesn't fold over. Be careful not to overwhip, as it may turn into butter.
7. Taste the whipped cream and adjust sweetness if necessary by folding in a small additional amount of powdered sugar to suit your taste.
8. Serve immediately as a topping for desserts, fresh fruit, or beverages such as hot chocolate. If not using immediately, transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
871 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.0 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 240 mg | 80% | |
| Sodium | 80 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.7 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 2 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
