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    How to Make Whipped Cream

    November 18, 2021 By Elizabeth Leave a Comment

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    It’s easy to make homemade whipped cream. You only need three ingredients and about five minutes. (Plus a cold bowl!)

    Bowl of whipped cream on a wood table with a whisk sitting next to it.

    How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream

    • Buy Heavy Cream. This is sometimes labeled “heavy whipping cream”. It contains about 36% fat. Whipping cream, in contrast, only contains about 30% fat. Heavy cream whips up thick and fluffy.
    • Chill the Bowl. For the fluffiest whipped cream, chill your bowl in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes before making the whipped cream.
    • Sweeten with Powdered Sugar. A little powdered sugar sweetens this whipped cream. Since powdered sugar contains cornstarch, it acts as a mild stablizer, helping the whipped cream to stay fluffy after mixing.
    • Add Vanilla Extract. While not a necessary ingredient, a little vanilla extract enhances the flavor of the cream.
    Bowl of whipped cream on a wood table with a whisk sitting next to it.
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    Homemade Whipped Cream

    It's easy to make homemade whipped cream. You only need three ingredients and about five minutes. (Plus a cold bowl!)

    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes
    Servings 2 cups whipped cream

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup heavy cream (heavy whipping cream)
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Chill a medium bowl in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes. Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in the bowl.

    2. Whip on high speed until thick, about two minutes for soft peaks. For stiff peaks, whip for about three to four minutes.

    3. Serve right away or chill until ready to serve. If whipped cream deflates before serving, re-whip for about 10 to 15 seconds.

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    Elizabeth Barbone

    Hi, I'm Elizabeth. Welcome to Cook Fast, Eat Well--- Two years ago my mom gave me an electric pressure cooker. The first time I used it, I pressed the start key and ran out of the room!

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