Once you try this Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe, you will never go back to buying store bought whipped cream. Not only is this easy to make but it tastes so much better. Give this a try and see how amazing it is.
You are going to absolutely love this Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe. It is full of flavor and takes just minutes to make. You can literally taste the difference when you use this delicious homemade whipped topping in desserts.
The ideas are endless and you can use this in so many different recipes. From Easy Banana Pudding Recipe to Oreo Dirt Cake, the possibilities are endless. Use this and you will see how it really takes your dessert to the next level.
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Why We Love This Recipe
With only 2 ingredients, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. Anyone can make homemade whipped cream. Skip the store-bought stuff and make this whipped cream at home.
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar. This adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
- Heavy Whipping Cream. Make sure it’s cold.
Get the complete list of ingredients at the bottom of the page.
How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
- Step 1 – Cold Bowl – Make sure the mixing bowl and cream are very cold. I like to put the bowl in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
- Step 2 – Add Ingredients – Next, put the sugar into the chilled mixing bowl and add whipping cream.
- Step 3 – Blend Ingredients – Whisk until stiff peaks form out of the heavy cream. I use an electric stand up mixer to whip the cream and sugar mixture. Make sure to scrape sides of the bowl.
Storage
Keep the whipped cream in an airtight container or jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve it and enjoy it. I recommend using it within 8 hours of making it as it will flatten out as it’s stored.
How to Use Homemade Whipped Cream
The ideas are endless for this amazing and easy homemade whipped cream recipe but these are some favorites.
- 3 Ingredient Snicker Apple Salad Recipe
- No Bake Oreo Pie Recipe
- Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
- Banana Pudding Poke Cake Recipe
- Ice Cream Sundaes and more!
- Eagle Brand Pumpkin Pie
- Pancakes
- Waffles
- Fruit Salad – Top your blueberry, peach, and strawberries with this homemade whipped cream.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use this homemade whipped cream within 8 hours. Re-whisk if the whipped cream starts to flatten out.
We used a hand whisk to quickly and easily mix this. Do this when it was beginning to flatten out and it worked like a charm.
The bowl of whipped cream looked like we just made it and tasted amazing too.
I know that the dairy products can be overwhelming at the grocery store. In the cream aisle, you’ll usually find half and half, whipping cream and heavy whipping cream.
The main differences between these types of creams are the fat content. Half and Half has the least amount of fat whereas, heavy whipping cream has the most.
In order for the cream to be whipped, it has to have a high fat content. So we have found that heavy whipping cream works the best in this recipe.
Whipping cream will whip but flattens out quickly. Half and half is unable to whip due to the low fat content.
Yes, you can easily use powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar in this recipe. Mix powdered sugar and vanilla extract to add flavor to the whipped cream.
I have found that you are not able to make this recipe with half and half. There is not enough fat in half and half for this product to whip.
Normally we use our Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer whisk attachment but you certainly can do this by hand. Just use a cold bowl and whisk to make the whipped cream.
You can also use a hand mixer to make this easy recipe. We have used both methods and they work great.
Now using the stand mixer is definitely easier because it does all of the work for you.
The heavy whipping cream will double in size when it is whipped. So 1 cup heavy whipping cream will make 2 cups whipped cream.
2 cups of heavy whipping cream will make 4 cups whipped cream and etc.
If your whipped cream starts to curdle, this means that it has been over whipped. Gradually add in more un-whipped cream (1 Tablespoon at a time). Mix until the whipped cream is back to the texture that you prefer.
Yes, you can freeze whipped cream in a freezer bag or container for up to 2-3 months. Defrost it out at room temperature and then it’s ready to enjoy.
Yes, you can easily use homemade whipped cream in any recipe that calls for cool whip. Just make sure that you use the same amount specific for the cool whip and the recipe should turn out great.
I actually preferred homemade whipped cream instead of cool whip in most recipes.
The most common way to stabilize whipped cream is to make it with unflavored gelatin. You can also make it with powdered sugar or a little cornstarch. So that the starch in these items help stabilize the whipped cream.
More Easy Homemade Sauce Recipes
- Homemade Butterscotch Sauce
- Easy Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
- Strawberry Sauce Recipe
- Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe
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Homemade 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-whisk if it starts to flatten out. It is that easy!
