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How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream

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Description

Light, airy, fluffy—this recipe makes the best whipped cream from scratch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar or granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine the cream, sugar, and vanilla in the chilled bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  • Whisk the mixture on low until bubbly, 1 minute.
  • Increase speed to medium-high and whip until stiff peaks form, 30–45 seconds.

Notes

A chilled metal bowl + chilled whisk works best for whipping. 

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