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Homemade Whipped Cream

Amy Duska
Learn how to make the best homemade whipped cream with a fresh cream flavor that is delicious paired with fruit or as a topping for all kinds of desserts!
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar optional

Instructions
 

  • Place a bowl in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
  • Using a hand mixer, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in the chilled bowl, on medium-high speed until it forms stiff peaks, about 2-3 minutes. (If you beat the cream too long you will end up with butter!)
  • Store in a covered container in the refrigerator, up to 2 days, until ready to use.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 54mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 437IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg