Whipped Cream
A cold bowl and cold cream make the difference between billowy peaks and a tired, loose topping. Stop while it is soft enough to spoon, or whip a little longer when a slice of pie needs shape.
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Prep time10 min
Cook time0 min
Total time10 MINUTES
- Course
- Dessert, Misc
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Est. calories / serving
- 110
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
Instructions
- Chill the Bowl: Chill a mixing bowl and whisk attachment or beaters for 10–15 minutes if you have time.mixing bowl, whisk attachment
- Start Whipping: Add the cold heavy whipping cream to the chilled bowl. Whip on medium speed for 1–2 minutes, until the cream begins to thicken.1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Add the Flavorings: Add the powdered sugar, vanilla, and fine sea salt.2 tbsp powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, pinch sea salt
- Whip to Peaks: Continue whipping until soft peaks form for spoonable whipped cream, or medium peaks for a thicker topping that holds its shape.whipped cream
- Serve or Chill: Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve.finished whipped cream
Notes
- Keep Everything Cold: Cold cream whips faster and holds better.
- Do Not Overwhip: Stop once the cream forms soft or medium peaks. If it starts looking grainy, it is close to turning into butter.
- Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar blends smoothly and helps the whipped cream hold its shape better than granulated sugar.
- Vanilla: Vanilla bean paste gives the whipped cream a stronger vanilla flavor and visible vanilla specks.
- Storage: Store refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Re-whisk briefly before serving if it loosens.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with Banana Split Pancakes, Piña Colada Pancakes, Classic Buttermilk-Style Pancakes, fruit, pies, cakes, waffles, hot chocolate, or French toast.
Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)
Yield
About 2 cups whipped cream — Serving size: ¼ cup
- Calories
- 110
- Carbohydrates
- 2.9 g
- Protein
- 0.8 g
- Fat
- 10.7 g
- Saturated Fat
- 6.8 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
- 0.5 g
- Monounsaturated Fat
- 2.7 g
- Cholesterol
- 34 mg
- Sodium
- 28 mg
- Potassium
- 29 mg
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Total Sugars
- 2.9 g
- Vitamin A
- 437 IU
- Vitamin C
- 0.2 mg
- Calcium
- 20 mg
- Iron
- 0 mg
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Whisk attachment or beaters
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Airtight container