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Once you learn How to Make Whipped Cream, it is so simple and tastes much better than store bought. This whipped cream recipe is easy to make and tastes great!
You actually only need 2 ingredients to make whipped cream. There are a lot of recipes that suggest adding vanilla and a few other ingredients, but really there is no need.
This is a very basic but delicious dessert recipe. We love to top Paula Deen Pecan Pie and Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate with this delicious homemade topping.
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Why Make Homemade Whipped Cream
I really think this tastes so much better than store bought cool whip. Once you try this, you will see how it really takes your dessert to the next level.
With only 2 ingredients, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. It is so easy that anyone can make this! Even the kids can help!
Ingredients
- Sugar – Use granulated sugar or powdered sugar. For added flavor you can use maple syrup and honey. Add in teaspoon vanilla extract for warm flavors.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – You can also use light whipping cream
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How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
- Step 1 – Put confectioners’ sugar into the chilled bowl and add whipping cream.
- Step 2 – Whisk until the cream gets stiff peaks. You can also use a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
- Step 3 – Use within 8 hours. Wisk if it starts to flatten out. It is that easy!
Expert Tips
- Combining Ingredients – For the best soft peaks, mix with with either a hand held mixer with beaters or a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with whisk attachment will work. Just use a cold bowl and whisk to make the whipped cream.
- Cold Ingredients – Make sure mixing bowl and cream are very cold (I like to put in the freezer for about 15 minutes).
- Serving – This whipped cream can also be put in a piping bag to easily top your favorite pumpkin pie, hot chocolate or waffles.
How to Make Whipped Cream with Milk
You can use 2/3 cup whole milk and ⅓ cup melted butter instead of whipping cream. I have used this in a pinch when I wanted homemade whipped cream but didn’t have heavy whipping cream.
The butter is used for fat content that is needed to make the whipped cream thicken. Since milk does not have a high enough fat count, the butter added to the milk does the trick.
You an easily make this work even if you do not have heavy cream to use. Give it a try and you will how easy this is.
Can you Make Whipped Cream with Half and Half?
Half and Half with a tablespoon of melted butter can be used as a heavy whipping cream in most recipes. However, this mixture will not whip as the fat content is not high enough in half and half.
How to Use Homemade Whipped Cream
Whipped cream is one of those things that just plain tastes better when you make it from scratch. However, whipped cream seems like it is so hard to make.
The opposite is actually true. It only takes a few minutes to make this delicious recipe. We use whipped cream on a lot of different things. From ice cream to Oreo Dirt Cake, the possibilities are so tasty!
Strawberry Shortcake and Pumpkin Pies are other delicious ideas to use whipped cream. Serve it with berries for a delicious and light dessert. You are going to love the difference from store-bought stuff.
Try these other ideas to use Whipped Cream
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend using this homemade whipped cream within about 2 days. Make sure to store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Make sure you cream is cold before mixing. This could cause your whipped cream not to thicken if your cream is to warm.
If your whipped cream has become curdled, then add in about a tablespoon of cream and mix on low speed. This will help to create a creamy texture again.
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How to Make Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
- Make sure mixing bowl and cream are very cold (I like to put in the freezer for about 15 minutes).
- Put sugar into the mixing bowl and add whipping cream.
- Whisk until the cream gets stiff peaks.
- Use within 8 hours.
- Re-wisk if it starts to flatten out. It is that easy!
Yes, that should still work.
Can I use2 percent milk
I haven’t tried that yet but I think it would work fine.
Can you subsitute sugar for powered sugar?
This is a diary product that is equal parts milk and cream. It’s usually found in the diary aisle at most grocery stores. Thanks.
Hi, what is half and half mean
I have used it yet to make that recipe but I think 2 batches would work great in the Strawberry icebox cake!
Would I need two batches of whipped cream for your strawberry icebox cake?
Growing up we always made whipped cream at home.
Mom would put the bowl and the beaters in the fridge for an hour or more. We used heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar and it always tasted so good.
There is nothing better than homemade whip cream!!!
How can you store it? And for how long?
can you use a sugar substitute?
I love these ideals. Must try next time in kitchen .Thks alot.
yes you can!
Does it have to be heavy cream? Can I use half and half instead?
Sorry – I meant 15 minutes! I’ll fix that. 🙂
Why does the time say it takes 15 hours? Is that a misprint? I can’t that it takes more then 15 mins. to make it.