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Homemade whipped cream in a bowl with soft peaks

how to make whipped cream

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Learn how to make whipped cream in 5 minutes using just 3 ingredients. This light, fluffy homemade whipped topping is perfect for cakes, pies, tiramisu, and more.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cups whipped cream 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold, 36–40% fat)

23 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Stabilizers:

1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix

or 1 teaspoon cornstarch

or 1 tablespoon mascarpone cheese

Instructions

1. Place mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.

2. Pour cold heavy cream into the bowl. Start mixing on low speed.

3. Once slightly thickened, add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

4. Increase mixer speed to medium-high. Beat until soft or stiff peaks form.

5. Optional: Add your chosen stabilizer and gently fold it in.

6. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 48 hours.

Notes

For best results, use chilled tools and cream.

Add mascarpone for a richer whipped cream, perfect for tiramisu.

Stabilized whipped cream holds longer on desserts and cakes.

To fix over-whipped cream, fold in 1–2 tablespoons of cold cream.

Great as topping for strawberry cake, tiramisu, or fruit desserts.

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Topping
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Universal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 2g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg