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Homemade Whipped Cream

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 15, 2026
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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.

How to Store Homemade Whipped Cream

It's always ideal to make homemade whipped cream just before you plan to serve it. If you need to make it slightly ahead, keep it refrigerated for no more than a few hours and give it a gentle whisk before serving. If you have leftover whipped cream, follow the below guidance. 

Refrigerator

Transfer any leftover whipped cream to an airtight container. This helps prevent it from absorbing odors from other foods and slows down deflation. Store it in the coldest part of your refrigerator for up to 48 hours. Over time, even in an airtight container, homemade whipped cream will start to lose its volume and become less fluffy. 

Homemade Whipped Cream

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 2
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Step 
    1

    In a chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on high speed until slightly thickened.

  • Step 
    2

    Add powdered sugar.

  • Step 
    3

    Beat on high speed until stiff peaks form. Makes about 1 1/2 cups of whipped cream.

Nutrition

60 Calories
5g Total Fat
0g Protein
2g Total Carbohydrate
2g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Tablespoons
Calories
60
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
17%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
6%
Sodium
0mg
0%
Potassium
15mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
2g
1%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
2g
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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