Homemade whipped cream is easy to make with only 3 ingredients in 5 minutes and it’s so delicious you’ll ditch the store-bought stuff for good once you try it! Watch the video and follow our step-by-step photos to learn how to make the best homemade whipped cream recipe!
Homemade whipped cream is one of the simplest, and yet most-made recipes in my repertoire! It takes a mere 5 minutes and 3 ingredients to make this whipped cream recipe, and I promise once you try it you will never go back to the canned store-bought varieties again.
In this post I’ll discuss how to make homemade whipped cream with step-by-step photos and answer some FAQS about the recipe. Don’t forget to watch the video to see exactly how it’s made too!
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.
Types of Whipping Cream and Cream
I’ll admit, the “cream” aisle in the grocery store can be confusing. So I am going to try to help clarify a few things about buying cream to make this whipped cream recipe.
- Heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are basically the same product, Both contain at least 36% milk fat. The higher fat content makes these two the best choice for making this recipe because they whip easily and hold their shape well.
- Whipping cream, or light whipping cream, has a lower fat content (e.g. lighter) and contains 30% to 35% milk fat. You can still use regular whipping cream to make this recipe with great success. The final product will simply be a little more “pillowy” and will likely return to a liquid state if it is stored in the refrigerator for a long period of time. I find it works best when served immediately as a condiment on top of pies (like apple pie, blueberry pie, and strawberry pie), crisps (like berry crisp or apple crisp), or in warm beverages like peppermint or peanut butter hot chocolate.
Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe: Ingredients
People often wonder, “What is whipped cream made of?” Well, if you buy it in the store the answer is usually complicated and includes a long list of ingredients that are difficult to pronounce. However, in this homemade whipped cream recipe there are only three, easy to pronounce, ingredients: heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla! We’ll chat about each of the ingredients, as well as possible substitutions.
- Heavy Whipping Cream (COLD) – For the best whipped cream that holds its shape and whips easily, it is important to use heavy cream, or heavy whipping cream. It’s also critical that the cream is cold. This means that if you just returned from grocery shopping on a hot day with your whipping cream in tow, you should be sure to put it in the refrigerator so it is thoroughly chilled before using it to make whipped cream.
- Powdered Sugar – This recipe is for sweetened whipped cream. Adding powdered sugar means it can be eaten straight from the mixer and has the perfect amount of sweetness.
- Pure Vanilla Extract – using pure vanilla extract (not imitation) is the key to a rich and delicious final product. If you would like to make whipped cream with different flavors simply substitute vanilla for your favorite extracts! Some suggestions are almond, peppermint, lemon, orange, etc.
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FAQ
How much does 1 cup of whipping cream make?
How much butter does 2 cups of whipping cream make?
How much volume does whipped cream increase?
How much does cream expand when whipped?
How much heavy whipping cream do I need to make 2 cups?
Keep in mind the heavy whipping cream will double in size once whipped. So, to make 2 cups of whipped cream start with 1 cup of heavy whipping cream. You can use this general ratio to make however much whipped cream you need.
What are the nutritional values of whip cream?
The whipped cream is a source of choline and fat-soluble vitamins such as, vitamins A, D, E, and K which are present in milk fat. The vitamins from whole milk can help to prevent osteoporosis and promote a good vision. However whipped cream is very rich in calories, each 100 grams of whipped cream contains approximately 300 calories, 30 grams of lipids and 20 grams of carbohydrates, thus it should be consumed in moderation.
What ratio should whipped cream be?
I generally like the following ratio when I make whipped cream: This basic ratio can be doubled or tripled as needed to meet your needs. Remember that the heavy cream will double once it’s whipped, so 1 cup of heavy cream will yield about 2 cups of whipped cream.
Does whipped cream double in volume when whipped to soft peaks?
Cream doubles in volume when whipped to soft peaks. “Soft peaks” is the consistency you generally want when topping a dessert with whipped cream. You’ve got “soft peaks” when you pull the beater out of the whipped cream and the peak gently falls over just at the top.