5-Minute Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
This delicious homemade whipped cream recipe is made with just 2 ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to create a luscious and addicting whipped cream!
If you’ve never made fresh whipped cream at home before, you’re in for a treat! I am not kidding when I say you can have a totally delicious, fluffy, and smooth whipped cream in under 5 minutes with just 2 ingredients. And believe me, you won’t miss store-bought whipped cream once you make this version!
This recipe makes about 4 cups of whipped cream which is great for a pie or topping, or to be frozen and used later, but I’ve also cut this recipe down to a quarter and used an immersion blender with a hand whip to make a quick whipped cream to scoop on lattes like this Pumpkin Chai Latte. Honestly, it can be added to just about any dessert for a next-level yum, like this Super Easy Apple Crisp Recipe.
This post is about how to make homemade whipped cream.
5-Minute Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
What is homemade whipped cream made of?
The ingredients that you will need include:
- Heavy Whipping Cream: Be sure this is heavy whipping cream or heavy cream. This ensures that it has the right amount of fat that will whip into the fluffy whipped cream we are looking for, in a short amount of time.
- Whole milk and half-and-half would not be suitable substitutes because they do not contain the right amount of fat-content. Technically, you could use half-and-half but it would take longer to whip up, it wouldn’t hold its shape as well, and may require the addition of butter to create whipped cream. That’s why I just go with good ol’ heavy whipping cream to get the job done.
- Powdered Sugar: This is also called “confectioners” powdered sugar. The powder form is essential here because it seamlessly melds into the whipping cream for a smooth texture with no sugar granules.
- Vanilla Extract: This is totally optional! The whipped cream tastes great without the addition of vanilla extract but if you want your whipped cream to have a hint of vanilla, then just add in a teaspoon of vanilla extract before whipping.
How do you make this recipe?
If you have an electric mixer, consider using it. Otherwise, you can use a handheld mixer.
- Insert the whisk attachment.
- Add the cold heavy whipping cream to the mixing bowl.
- Add the powdered sugar to the mixing bowl. Add the vanilla extract here, if desired.
- Lower and lock the mixer.
Start the mixer on low and whisk to blend the ingredients. After a few seconds, increase the mixer to high and watch carefully. The ingredients will whip together in about 1-2 minutes to create whipped cream. That’s why I suggest that you do not walk away from the mixer and stay attentive to see it transform into whipped cream. It happens in a matter of seconds!
Once you see the texture change, turn it off. You know the whipped cream is done when it attaches to the whisk or forms stiff peaks. If you over-mix it, it will essentially turn into butter so you definitely do not want to over-mix it.
If you are worried about over-mixing, you can stop the mixer and check the texture periodically and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
This is what you can expect to see once you’ve reached the correct whipped consistency and you know you’re done mixing:
Congratulations, you’ve made whipped cream 🙂 It’s ready to serve or eat. You can store it in the refrigerator to use later. You can also freeze the whipped cream and let it thaw once you’re ready to use it.
I love serving whipped cream alongside these tasty treats:
- Super Easy Apple Crisp Recipe
- Pumpkin Chai Latte
- The Best Pumpkin Spice Latte Recipe
- Caramel Apple Turnover Recipe With Puff Pastry
- Sweet Potato Fries With Cinnamon Sugar
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This post was about how to make an easy and delicious homemade whipped cream recipe.
5-Minute Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (heavy cream)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (confectioners sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract totally optional!
Instructions
- Get your electric mixer or handheld mixer ready by inserting the whisk attachment.
- Add the cold heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar to the mixing bowl. Add the vanilla extract, if desired.
- Lower and lock the mixer.Start the mixer on low to blend the ingredients. After a few seconds, increase the mixer to high to whip. Watch carefully! It will take about 1-2 minutes to create whipped cream. Stay attentive to see it transform into whipped cream…it happens in a matter of seconds!
- Once you see the texture change, turn it off. You know the whipped cream is done when it attaches to the whisk or forms stiff peaks.If you are worried about over-mixing, you can stop the mixer and check the texture periodically and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Refer to the pictures in the post!
- That's it! Enjoy!