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Homemade Sweetened Whipped Cream

This simple four-ingredient Homemade Whipped Cream Recipe is perfectly sweet and easy to make. All it takes is five minutes, and you have the most decadent sweetened whipped cream to add to any dessert!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 10 -12 servings
Calories 91kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Place a large bowl in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
  • In the cold bowl, pour in the cold whipping cream. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Using a hand mixer, whip the ingredients together until they become fluffy and light.
  • Keep cold, and enjoy with your favorite baked goods!

Notes

Quick Tips and Tricks for the best Homemade Whipped Cream

  • Use a cold bowl and cold ingredients! This makes for a better texture, as well as a whipped cream that holds its shape better.
  • If your powdered sugar is grainy, run it through a fine mesh strainer (affiliate link) before sprinkling it into the cold cream.
  • Store the sweetened whipped cream in the refrigerator for 2-3 days in a sealed, airtight food storage container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 20mg | Sugar: 3g
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