Homemade Whipped Cream

Prep 10 min
Total 10 min
Servings 12

Looking to take your desserts to the next level? Homemade whipped cream is the answer. A thousand times better than the stuff out of a can, fresh sweetened whipped cream can transform any cake, pie, cupcake, biscuit or shortcake from a dessert that is good, into a dessert that is great. Whip it by hand if you’re up for the challenge or use your trusty hand mixer for effortless whipped cream. Once you master this recipe, you can say goodbye to lackluster desserts and hello to a new world of deliciousness. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated April 20, 2020

Ingredients

3/4

cup heavy whipping cream

tablespoons powdered sugar

Steps

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1

In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed.
2

Add powdered sugar before stiff peaks form.
3

Beat ingredients until stiff peaks form.

Expert Tips

For added depth of flavor, add a splash of vanilla at the same time you add the powdered sugar.
Some of our favorite recipes end with a generous dollop of homemade whipped cream.Pumpkin Pie would be lackluster and Classic Strawberry Shortcakes are unimaginable without it! So master this recipe now and your desserts will forever be better!
For best results, make sure to start with cold heavy cream and keep your bowl and beaters in the freezer until you’re ready to whip.