Whipped Topping
Transform your desserts with this quick and easy homemade Whipped Topping, a velvety blend of heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and a hint of vanilla extract. Perfect for adding light, airy decadence to pies, cakes, and fresh fruit, this recipe can be made in just 10 minutes with three simple ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen. By chilling your mixing bowl and whisk ahead of time, you’ll achieve irresistibly fluffy peaks that hold their shape beautifully. Whether you're completing a special occasion dessert or adding a creamy finishing touch to your everyday treats, this versatile whipped topping is a must-have recipe. Plus, it's fresher, tastier, and free of additives compared to store-bought alternatives!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Chill a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisk (or the whisk attachment of a stand mixer) in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. This will help the cream whip faster and result in a more stable topping.
Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl.
Using a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer on medium speed, begin whipping the cream for about 1-2 minutes until it starts to slightly thicken.
Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the cream.
Continue whipping the mixture on medium-high speed for another 2-3 minutes, or until soft peaks form (the whipped cream should hold its shape but curl over slightly when the whisk is lifted).
Be cautious not to over-whip, as this can turn the cream grainy and eventually into butter.
Taste and adjust sweetness, if needed, by adding a small amount of powdered sugar.
Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. Gently re-whisk before serving if it softens.
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.
