Whipping Cream
Transform your desserts and beverages with this quick and easy homemade Whipping Cream recipe! Made with just two simple ingredients—heavy cream with at least 35% fat content and a touch of powdered sugar for optional sweetness—this whipped cream comes together in just 5 minutes using a chilled bowl and a little elbow grease (or an electric mixer). Achieve soft, pillowy peaks perfect for topping pies, cakes, hot cocoa, or fresh fruit. The key to success is chilling your tools beforehand and stopping at just the right consistency to avoid overwhipping. Whip up this versatile classic and elevate your sweet creations with its creamy, airy texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream (at least 35% fat content)
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
Chill a mixing bowl and whisk (or whisk attachment if using an electric mixer) in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before starting.
Pour 1 cup of heavy cream into the chilled mixing bowl.
If desired, add 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar for sweetness. You can adjust this quantity based on your preference or skip it entirely for unsweetened whipped cream.
Using a hand whisk or an electric mixer on medium speed, begin whisking the cream.
Gradually increase the speed to high as the cream thickens. Keep whisking until soft peaks form—this is when the cream holds its shape when the whisk is lifted but still has a slight droop.
Be careful not to overwhip, as the cream can turn grainy and eventually turn into butter. Stop as soon as you achieve the desired consistency.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
878 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.7 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.2 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21.3 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 158 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 79 mg | 2% | |
*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.
