Whipped Cream Topping
Elevate your desserts with this rich and creamy Whipped Cream Topping, perfect for everything from cakes and pies to fresh fruit and hot cocoa. Made with just three simple ingredients—heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and a splash of aromatic vanilla extract—this recipe is quick and easy, coming together in just 10 minutes. Key to achieving its velvety texture is chilling your tools before beginning, ensuring perfectly whipped peaks every time. Soft, airy, and lightly sweetened, this homemade topping is far superior to store-bought alternatives, and it can be customized to your taste. Whip it up fresh for your next dessert creation or refrigerate it for up to 24 hours to keep your treats decadently delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Ensure the heavy whipping cream, mixing bowl, and beaters are well-chilled before starting. Place them in the fridge for 15 minutes or the freezer for 5 minutes.
Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled mixing bowl.
Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, start whisking the cream on medium speed until it begins to thicken.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream while continuing to whisk.
Increase the mixer speed to high and whisk until soft peaks form. This means the cream will hold its shape when the whisk is lifted but will slightly droop at the tips.
Be careful not to overbeat, as this may cause the cream to turn into butter.
Taste the whipped cream and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding a small amount of additional powdered sugar, whisking briefly to incorporate.
Use immediately as a topping for desserts or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
870 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 9 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.
