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Best Whipped Cream Recipe

A light and fluffy whipped cream that enhances any dessert with its rich flavor and customizable sweetness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
  2. Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into the chilled mixing bowl.
  3. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Using an electric mixer or a whisk, beat the cream on medium speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Continue whipping until you reach stiff peaks, being careful not to over-whip.
  6. Taste the whipped cream and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more powdered sugar.
  7. Use your whipped cream immediately on desserts or store it in the refrigerator.

Notes

This whipped cream can last up to 2 days in the refrigerator. It’s best fresh.