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Make the Perfect Whipped Cream recipe with these easy tips! Just three ingredients and 5 minutes for the BEST whipped cream that holds shape! Homemade whipped cream is so easy to make with just 3 ingredients and in 5 minutes without the need for a heavy stand mixer! It tastes so delicious that you’ll turn to this recipe time and again! Follow my essential tips to learn how to make the best homemade whipped cream recipe! Why We Love This Recipe
Homemade Whipped Cream RecipeHomemade whipped cream is one of the easiest and most made recipes in my kitchen! It is one of the essential recipes that I turn to time and again and could practically make with my eyes closed. A basic recipe, yet it’s the best, and it only takes a few minutes to make. It has just three ingredients, but yet there is one essential step for getting the perfect whipped cream recipe every single time. Once you try it, you will turn to this easy recipe instead of store-bought whipped cream in a can! I love to use my homemade whipped cream to serve on any number of desserts throughout the year, from strawberry shortcake, sweet potato pie, and my Mama’s cream cheese pound cake. I also love it served with drinks like hot chocolate, a great cup of coffee, and my mocha punch for parties! It makes mornings even more special on top of a stack of buttermilk pancakes, waffles, my famous French toast, and my honey lime fruit salad. The possibilities are endless! But first, let’s start with the basics. How to Make Whipped CreamHomemade Whipped Cream IngredientsTo make it, you’ll need just three ingredients. You’ll need the following:
Essential TipTo make it perfect every single time, you must start cold. Then go high. That’s it. That’s the trick. It sounds simple, but it’s oh-so-important.
How to Make Flavored Whipped CreamIf you’d like to add another flavor to your recipe, you can switch it out with the vanilla extract, taste it and add a bit more if you think it is needed. Coconut rum and bourbon immediately come to mind as substitutes that people frequently use. You can also use honey or maple syrup in place of the sugar, which also adds its own flavor, where you may decide that you don’t need to add anything else. Believe me, it tastes out of this world with both of those exchanges. If you add more liquid to the recipe, you may need to whip it a bit longer than one minute to reach the stiff peak stage. Flavor Options for Whipped Cream
In addition to the above recipe substitutions where the vanilla or sugar is replaced, the following options keep those ingredients with some delicious additions. Chocolate Whipped CreamTo make a chocolate version of this recipe, just whisk three tablespoons of cocoa powder with the sugar and follow the recipe as written. All other ingredients and instructions remain the same. Strawberry Whipped CreamTo make the strawberry version, follow the recipe as written until soft peaks form. Then, add ¼ cup chilled strawberry jam or puree and beat again until medium peaks form. If not using immediately, store, covered, in the refrigerator. How to Make Stabilized Whipped CreamTo make stabilized whipped cream, you will want to use an additional ingredient to help it last longer in the refrigerator. I like to use cream of tartar if I know that I will be making mine well in advance of serving. While it is best served immediately by adding a little cream of tartar to your heavy whipping cream, it will generally last much longer in the refrigerator. For each cup of heavy whipping cream, add ¼ teaspoon of cream of tartar along with the confectioner’s sugar when whipping. Can Homemade Whipped Cream Replace Cool Whip?Yes! Absolutely. This homemade whipped cream easily replaces frozen whipped topping (aka Cool Whip) in recipes. You will use an equal amount of whipped cream as Cool Whip called for in a recipe. Note that the amount of heavy whipping cream you use will double in volume in whipped cream. Therefore, if you need 2 cups of whipped cream, you will use 1 cup of heavy whipping cream. What is the Difference Between Heavy Cream, Whipping Cream, and Heavy Whipping Cream?
Source for milk fat requirements: USDA. How to Recover Whipped Cream if OvermixedOvermixed whipped cream will curdle and become lumpy. Slowly fold in 1 tablespoon at a time of fresh, liquid, heavy whipping cream by hand with a spatula until the lumps in the whipped cream disappear. Can You Freeze Whipped Cream?YES! Place large spoonfuls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flash freeze. Once the whipped cream is frozen, you can then place it in freezer-safe containers and freeze it. When ready to use, thaw for about 15 to 20 minutes. What to Serve it With
Here’s my Perfect Whipped Cream recipe. I hope you love it! It’s a great topping on fresh fruit, desserts (think strawberry shortcakes, pumpkin pie), and much more!
Dessert — 2 mins Prep Time 2 mins Servings 16 servings (2 cups) Course Dessert Cuisine American, French Make the Perfect Whipped Cream recipe with these easy tips! Just three ingredients and 5 minutes for the BEST whipped cream that holds shape!
Note that the amount of heavy whipping cream you use will double in volume in whipped cream. Therefore, if you need 2 cups of whipped cream, you will use 1 cup of heavy whipping cream. How to Store Whipped CreamStabilized Whipped Cream – For stabilized whipped cream that will hold longer in the refrigerator, add ¼ teaspoon of cream of tartar to your fresh whipping cream and the confectioner’s sugar. How To Freeze Whipped CreamPlace large spoonfuls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and flash freeze. Once the whipped cream is frozen, you can then place it in freezer-safe containers and freeze it. When ready to use, thaw for about 15 to 20 minutes. Whipped Cream Flavor Variations
Chocolate Whipped Cream – Whisk three tablespoons of cocoa powder with the sugar and follow the recipe as written above. Strawberry Whipped Cream – Make the recipe above until soft peaks form. Add ¼ cup chilled strawberry jam or puree and beat until medium peaks form again. If not using immediately, store, covered, in the refrigerator. How to Recover over-mixed Whipped CreamOver-mixed whipped cream will curdle and become lumpy. Slowly fold in 1 tablespoon at a time of fresh, liquid, heavy whipping cream with a rubber spatula until the lumps in the whipped cream disappear. Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg Enjoy!
November 10, 2022 Robyn Stone Robyn Stone is a wife, mom, blogger, recipe developer, and cookbook author. Welcome to Add a Pinch where I share thousands of delicious, tested and perfected easy recipes that the whole family will love. How much does cream expand when whipped?Serving amount: Cream roughly doubles when it is whipped. One cup of cream will make about 2 cups of whipped cream, which is enough for 8 to 10 people to each get a healthy dollop on their pie.
How much does heavy cream whip up?Whipped cream doubles in size.
Meaning, if you use 1 cup heavy cream, you'll end up with about 2 cups whipped cream. You can divide or multiply the amount of heavy cream to get your desired quantity of whipped cream (making extra is never a bad idea).
Can I use whipping cream instead of heavy cream to make whipped cream?Yes! Both have the same amount of milk fat. Just keep in mind that if you use whipping cream (not heavy whipping cream), you'll get a lighter result.
How many cups of whipped cream does a pint make?Whipping cream doubles in volume when it's whipped. So 1 cup of whipping cream will make two cups of whipped cream. 2 cups of whipping cream (1 pint) will make 4 cups of whipped cream, etc.
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