Description
A simple and quick recipe for homemade whipped cream, perfect for topping desserts like pies, brownies, and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Chill a large mixing bowl in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup of heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- Incorporate 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk on medium speed, gradually increasing to high speed until soft peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or vanilla if necessary.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for later use.
Notes
Avoid overwhipping to prevent turning the cream into butter. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: whipped cream, dessert, easy recipe, vanilla, homemade, topping