Easiest Whipped Cream

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Easiest Whipped Cream – Using only three simple ingredients, making homemade whipping cream has never been easier!

There is no reason to buy whipped cream when it is this easy to whip up a fresh batch yourself! Homemade is always better than the store bought! Whipping cream is perfect for topping your favorite pies, ice cream sundaes and more.

This recipe makes about 2 cups of whipping cream. If you are cooking for a large crowd, simply double the recipe. To store homemade whipped cream: Place in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Easiest Whipped Cream Recipe 

• Heavy Whipping Cream – You’ll need 8 oz of heavy whipping cream which is equivalent to 1 cup.
• Granulated Sugar – White granulated sugar for added sweetness to your whipping cream.
• Vanilla Extract – To flavor the whipped cream. You can also play around and use different flavored extract based on the flavor you’d like.

Tools to have on hand for this recipe:

• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer – To whip your cream into whipping cream.
• Measuring Spoons + Cups – For properly measuring your ingredients.

How to make the Easiest Whipped Cream using a stand mixer:

Place your mixing bowl and whisk into the freezer to chill for 20 minutes.

Remove from the freezer and pour in the heavy whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Fit your mixer with the whisk attachment and begin to whip your cream for about 15 minutes until thickens and fluffy!

Serve with your favorite homemade desserts. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

Here are a few of my favorite dessert recipes to top with homemade whipping cream:

• Apple Hand Pies – Filled with warm, gooey cinnamon apples wrapped in a golden pie crust baked to perfection. These mini apple pies are perfect for for your upcoming holiday parties.
• Apple Pie – Apple pie baked from scratch makes the perfect holiday dessert. 
• Homemade Belgian Waffles – With a light crunch on the outside and a soft and fluffy center, this waffle recipe is mouth-watering delicious! 
• Easy Homemade Pancakes – Light fluffy pancakes are the most delicious breakfast treat. Top with butter, a drizzle of syrup and fresh fruit.

Easiest Whipped Cream Recipe

Amanda Cooks & Styles

Using only three simple ingredients, making whipping cream has never been easier! Serve with your favorite pie.

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Prep Time 20 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

 

• Place your mixing bowl and whisk into the freezer to chill for 20 minutes.
• Remove from the freezer and pour in the heavy whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract. Fit your mixer with the whisk attachment and begin to whip your cream for about 15 minutes until thickens and fluffy!
• Serve with your favorite homemade desserts. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

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