How to Make Whipped Cream

You actually only need 2 ingredients to make whipped cream. There are a lot of recipes that suggest adding vanilla and a few other ingredients, but really there is no need.

This is a very basic but delicious dessert recipe. We love to top Paula Deen Pecan Pie and Crockpot Peppermint Hot Chocolate with this delicious homemade topping.

Why Make Homemade Whipped Cream

I really think this tastes so much better than store bought cool whip. Once you try this, you will see how it really takes your dessert to the next level.

With only 2 ingredients, you can’t go wrong with this recipe. It is so easy that anyone can make this! Even the kids can help!

Ingredients

• Sugar – Use granulated sugar or powdered sugar. For added flavor you can use maple syrup and honey. Add in teaspoon vanilla extract for warm flavors.
• Heavy Whipping Cream – You can also use light whipping cream

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How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream

• Step 1 – Put confectioners’ sugar into the chilled bowl and add whipping cream.

• Step 2 – Whisk until the cream gets stiff peaks. You can also use a hand mixer or a stand mixer.

• Step 3 – Use within 8 hours. Wisk if it starts to flatten out. It is that easy!

Expert Tips

• Combining Ingredients – For the best soft peaks, mix with with either a hand held mixer with beaters or a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer with whisk attachment will work.  Just use a cold bowl and whisk to make the whipped cream.
• Cold Ingredients – Make sure mixing bowl and cream are very cold (I like to put in the freezer for about 15 minutes).
• Serving – This whipped cream can also be put in a piping bag to easily top your favorite pumpkin pie, hot chocolate or waffles.

How to Make Whipped Cream with Milk

You can use 2/3 cup whole milk and ⅓ cup melted butter instead of whipping cream. I have used this in a pinch when I wanted homemade whipped cream but didn’t have heavy whipping cream.

The butter is used for fat content that is needed to make the whipped cream thicken. Since milk does not have a high enough fat count, the butter added to the milk does the trick.

You an easily make this work even if you do not have heavy cream to use. Give it a try and you will how easy this is.

Can you Make Whipped Cream with Half and Half?

Half and Half with a tablespoon of melted butter can be used as a heavy whipping cream in most recipes.  However, this mixture will not whip as the fat content is not high enough in half and half.

How to Use Homemade Whipped Cream

Whipped cream is one of those things that just plain tastes better when you make it from scratch. However, whipped cream seems like it is so hard to make.

The opposite is actually true. It only takes a few minutes to make this delicious recipe. We use whipped cream on a lot of different things. From ice cream to Oreo Dirt Cake, the possibilities are so tasty!

Strawberry Shortcake and Pumpkin Pies are other delicious ideas to use whipped cream. Serve it with berries for a delicious and light dessert. You are going to love the difference from store-bought stuff.

Try these other ideas to use Whipped Cream

• 3 Ingredient Snicker Apple Salad Recipe
• No Bake Oreo Pie Recipe
• Salted Caramel Apple Pie Recipe
• Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake
• Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
• Oreo Dirt Cake Recipe
• Banana Pudding Poke Cake Recipe
• Mini Brownie Cupcakes 
• Ice Cream Sundaes, coffee and more!