Receta How to Basics: Homemade Whipped Cream
I’m not a huge lover of whipped cream. I like it but I just
don’t NEED it most of the time. Especially on milkshakes or blended coffee
drinks – I always order them without it.
Still, whipped cream has a place in the world…. maybe just
not as big of piece in my life.
Making whipped cream at home is very simple and can really
make an impression when serving a dessert at a dinner party. I know a lot of
people think its intimidating – which I completely understand – but it is
actually easy to do. And if you keep powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla
on hand most of the time – like me – it is actually cheaper than buying it.
- Three things you need to know about homemade whipped cream:
- - chill your bowl and whisk first – metal or glass is best
- - you need HEAVY whipping cream
- - powdered sugar works better than regular sugar, in my opinion
- What you’ll need:
- - 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- - 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- - ¼ teaspoon – ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
FYI – I only made half the amount because I didn't need two
full cups of whipped cream.
Directions:
Step one: Keep your heaving cream in the fridge until you
are ready to whip it. Place your whisk attachment and bowl in the freezer for
about 15 minutes before making whipped cream.
Step two: Place heavy cream in your bowl and start beating
on low. If you’re using a hand mixer, slowly move the whisk around the bowl. Beat
until cream nearly doubles in volume and soft peaks form.
Step three: Once soft peaks form, sift powdered sugar over
whipped cream and add desired amount of vanilla extract. Beat on low again for
just a few moments to incorporate sugar and vanilla.
Use immediately or store in the fridge covered in plastic
wrap until needed. It will keep for a few hours. One cup of heavy cream will yield
about two cups of whipped cream.
Here is the process in pictures:
Just started...
About a minute in...
Couple of minutes in...
Peaks are starting to form...
Sift in the powdered sugar and add vanilla...
P.S. - I think this is part of an old coffee maker but it works great for little sifting jobs
After a quick re-whisk to incorporate - you're done!
Whipped cream is great for Strawberry Shortcake!