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A bowl of homemade whipped cream with a whisk and fresh strawberries

Homemade Whipped Cream

This easy recipe for homemade whipped cream is fresh, customizable, and perfect for enhancing desserts and drinks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Topping
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar Adjust according to desired sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Can substitute with other extracts for variation

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, pour in heavy cream.
  2. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the mixture until soft peaks form.
  4. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Chill your mixing bowl and beaters beforehand for better results. Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of powdered sugar. Avoid overbeating; it can turn into butter. Flavored versions can be made by adding extracts or cocoa powder.