Description
Homemade whipped cream elevates classic desserts with simple elegance. Creamy clouds of sweetness emerge from fresh heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla, promising delightful indulgence you can craft in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups (296 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
Flavor Enhancer:
- 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Retrieve chilled heavy whipping cream from the refrigerator. Place mixing bowl and whisk attachment in freezer for 10-15 minutes to ensure maximum coldness, which accelerates whipping process.
- Transfer cold cream into chilled mixing bowl. Incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract directly into the cream.
- Attach whisk to mixer and position at high speed. Whip cream mixture continuously, watching transformation from liquid to fluffy texture.
- Monitor cream’s consistency carefully during whipping process. Total whipping time ranges between 2-4 minutes, depending on mixer’s power and cream’s temperature.
- Recognize perfect whipped cream when peaks stand upright and maintain distinct shape after lifting whisk. Peaks should appear glossy and voluminous without appearing grainy or separated.
- Immediately apply whipped cream to preferred desserts like cakes, ice cream, or cheesecakes. Alternatively, refrigerate prepared cream in sealed container for 5-7 days maximum to preserve freshness and texture.
Notes
- Opt for heavy whipping cream with at least 36% fat content to ensure stable and fluffy whipped cream that holds its shape perfectly.
- Avoid over-whipping by watching the cream closely, as it can quickly turn into butter if beaten too long, resulting in a grainy and separated texture.
- Create flavor variations by adding different extracts like almond, peppermint, or incorporating cocoa powder for chocolate whipped cream that complements various desserts.
- Make a dairy-free alternative using chilled coconut cream, which whips similarly and provides a rich, creamy texture for those with lactose intolerance or following a vegan diet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg