Are you ready for a delicious treat that’ll seriously elevate your baking life? Try homemade whipped cream! Making it is shockingly simple and is universally loved by all who taste it.

freshly made whipped cream on a whisk in a stand mixer

Fancy up your cakes, pies, pancakes, hot chocolate, and any other treats you can think of with this extra-special topping. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a stand mixer.

Skip the store-bought cans and learn how to make fluffy homemade whipped cream right from your own kitchen. The good news is that it’s SUPER SIMPLE. The bad news is that you’re going to want to put it on EVERYTHING! Ha!

Making homemade whipped cream may seem like a daunting task, but I promise it’s worth it. Not only is it more cost-effective than buying store-bought, but it also tastes better and allows for more creativity with flavor combinations.

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1 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

6 Frequently Asked Questions

7 Add Whipped Cream To These Desserts

8 Homemade Whipped Cream

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It’s so simple – I know I mentioned it already, but you’ll be blown away but how EASY whipped cream is to make. You need just 3 basic ingredients!
It’s a great blank canvas – while the most popular version is the basic one, you can customize it with different ingredients and flavors.
It’s healthier – homemade whipped cream is free of any additives or preservatives that store-bought brands may contain.
There are a million ways to use it – talk about being versatile! DIY whipped cream makes EVERYTHING better! Put it on cakes, pies, ice cream sundaes, pancakes, hot chocolate – the possibilities are endless.

Ingredients

You might be surprised to learn that you only need a few ingredients to make whipped cream at home.

Heavy Whipping Cream: This is a must-have—don’t try to use anything else! You want to start with heavy whipping cream that has a high fat content of at least 35%. This will help ensure that your whipped cream holds its shape and won’t deflate quickly. Make sure it is COLD. If the heavy whipping cream is warm, it will not whip.
Confectioners’ Sugar: I prefer this over granulated sugar. Confectioners’ sugar adds all the sweetness you could want without the risk of tasting sugar granules in your whipped cream.
Vanilla Extract: Vanilla is an optional ingredient, but I always use it. I love the flavor it gives my whipped cream. (This is my favorite vanilla extract.)

How to Make

As I said, this is a SIMPLE recipe. Let me explain ….

Add the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
With your mixer on medium speed, whip the cream until it begins to thicken.

making whipped cream in a stand mixer at home

Continue whipping for several minutes until the cream is fluffy but not too firm. I like medium-to-firm peaks. This means that the whipped cream holds its shape when spooned or piped on your dessert.

Tip: Be careful not to over mix the whipping cream, or it will start to separate. (Then you’ll have butter!)

Storage

You can serve this delightful whipped cream right away or cover it tightly and chill it for up to 36 hours.

I like to store mine in a plastic piping bag fitted with a large close star tip. That way, it’s ready to use whenever I’m in the mood for whipped cream (which is often!).

Variations

One of my favorite things about this recipe is it’s super easy to change up the flavor. While I tend to prefer the classic variety (shown in this post and recipe card) the most, I do change it up from time to time!

Chocolate – Add some cocoa powder to the ingredients. Serve on these raspberry brownies.
Peppermint – a dash of peppermint extract makes this the perfect holiday addition to hot chocolate or gingerbread cake.
Citrus – Add a teaspoon of lemon, lime, or orange zest to your cream before whipping for a bright and refreshing twist.- this the perfect compliment to pretty much any of these blueberry recipes.
Spiced – Mix in a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for a warm and cozy flavor. Serve dolloped on to of this cinnamon roll apple pie or pumpkin snack cake.
Coffee – add a bit of instant coffee powder and enjoy on top of cinnamon nut quick bread or with pie crust cookies.

Remember to adjust the sugar to taste, depending on the flavorings you add. Experiment with different combinations and have fun creating your own unique whipped cream variations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is heavy cream the only type of cream that can be whipped?

While heavy cream is the most common type of cream used for whipped cream, you can also use light cream or even half-and-half. However, keep in mind that the lower the fat content of the cream, the less stable the whipped cream will be.

Can I use a hand mixer instead of a stand mixer?

A: Absolutely! A hand mixer can be used to whip cream just as effectively as a stand mixer. Just make sure to use a deep bowl to prevent splatters.

How long can whipped cream be stored?

A: Whipped cream can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 36-48 hours. Just be sure to cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap to prevent drying out.

Can I use granulated sugar instead of confectioners’ sugar?

Yes, you can use either confectioners’ or granulated sugar in your whipped cream. However, confectioners’ sugar may create a smoother texture due to its fine consistency.

white bowl filled with diy whipped cream

And that’s it, my friends. You now know how to make your own whipped cream. As you’ll discover, it is SO good! I promise you’ll never want to buy it at the store again. Homemade is hard to beat!

Add Whipped Cream To These Desserts

If you’re looking for something easy to whip up that is incredibly versatile (and yummy!), I hope you give this homemade whipped cream a try. If you do, please leave a comment and a 5-star rating below.

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