This Homemade Whipped Cream recipe is so easy, anyone can make it! It requires only 3 ingredients and comes together in less than 10 minutes. Simply mix the ingredients together and you will have a smooth, fluffy, and delicious homemade whipped cream.
About Homemade Whipped Cream
A few years back I started making my own whipped cream. I had always used the packaged stuff from the freezer section of the market and it’s great, but once you make your own, there’s no going back.
I truly never knew how simple it was to make until I decided to give it go. You can make it as sweet as you want or go lighter on the sugar if need be.
It’s so incredibly easy to make homemade whipped cream. Simply beat heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and confectioners’ sugar together with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
You can also beat just until the mixture reaches soft peaks for a softer whipped cream texture. This is great for topping desserts such as strawberry shortcakes.
Is heavy cream and whipping cream the same thing?
Heavy cream and whipping cream are not the same thing. The difference is in their fat content.
Heavy cream (heavy whipping cream) contains 36 percent or more milk fat. While whipping cream contains just 30 percent or more milk fat.
Heavy cream, heavy whipping cream, and whipping cream will all work for recipes that incorporate whipped air. But keep in mind the more fat content a cream has, the more stable it will be in its whipped state.
Ingredients for homemade whipped cream
Heavy whipping cream
Pure vanilla extract
Confectioners’ sugar
How to make homemade whipped cream
Step 1: Whip heavy whipping cream to soft peaks
With the mixer on medium-low speed, beat the heavy cream until it’s thick and just barely holds soft peaks.
Step 2: Add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla
Add in the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
Tips for making homemade whipped cream
Make sure you are working with cold cream. It whips best when it’s cold.
If you live in a warm climate, chill the mixing bowl before you begin.
In a medium bowl, whip cream with an electric mixer on medium-low speed just until soft peaks form.
Add vanilla extract and sugar. Continue to whip until the cream forms stiff peaks. Make sure not to over beat, the cream will become lumpy and butter-like.
Notes
Make sure you are using cold cream. Warm cream will not whip to stiff peaks.
If you live in a warm climate, chill the mixing bowl for 30 minutes before you whip the cream.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Whipped Cream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the values shown are just an estimate.
I still buy the store-bought stuff sometimes, but it’s definitely just as easy to make your own! This looks so light and fluffy and perfect for topping on desserts! You just can’t beat the real deal 🙂
Once you have the real stuff, it’s hard to go back. I love mixing melted chocolate into mine, too. It’s like mousse! This is so much better than anything you buy in a can or container!
This looks incredible! I used to HATE whipped cream with a passion, but then I had some on a pancake at a super fancy restaurant and realized that when it’s done well, it’s amazing- just like this!
Store bought whipped cream doesn’t come close to the homemade kind! I’m totally with you, Jen… once you make your own you just CAN’T go back! Yours looks super light and perfectly fluffy! I could eat this with a spoon! Cheers!
Yep, I’m definitely that girl who still buys the store-bought stuff. I need to branch out and actually try making my own. I’m sure it IS 1000x better — just like most things! 🙂
Homemade whipped cream is my absolute favorite! Whenever I make it, I end up eating half with just my spoon. It definitely beats the store bought kind!
Teresa Joudrey says
Should you chill you bowl and beaters?
Jen Sobjack says
Hi Teresa! I never have but I do always use cold cream. If you live in a warm climate it’s a good idea to chill the bowl.
Donna says
My grandson and I made the homemade whipped cream and put it into our hot chocolate . I could never go back to store bought again Thank You😘
Jen Sobjack says
Homemade is always so much better!
Daniela says
Can I substitute the sugar powder for cream of tartar?
Jen Sobjack says
Unfortunately cream of tarter will not sweeten the whipped cream. If you don’t want it sweet then you can just leave it out.
Sarah @ Champagne Tastes says
This looks so easy and simple! I’m not sure why I’ve never tried making it myself!
Jen Sobjack says
It certainly is way too easy!
Danielle says
I still buy the store-bought stuff sometimes, but it’s definitely just as easy to make your own! This looks so light and fluffy and perfect for topping on desserts! You just can’t beat the real deal 🙂
Jen Sobjack says
You really can’t beat the taste and quality! Plus you have full control over how sweet you want to make it.
Ami@NaiveCookCooks says
This is so helpful Jen!! Would be trying it soon! 🙂
Jen Sobjack says
Thanks, Ami! Enjoy!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
There is just nothing compared to real whipped cream — SO MUCH better!
Jen Sobjack says
Totally agree!
Mir says
Once you have the real stuff, it’s hard to go back. I love mixing melted chocolate into mine, too. It’s like mousse! This is so much better than anything you buy in a can or container!
Jen Sobjack says
Very true, Mir! Melted chocolate mixed in sounds so good right now!
aimee @ like mother like daughter says
I LOVE homemade whipped cream. I still find myself buying coolwhip sometimes, but I have no idea why!? 🙂
Jen Sobjack says
You better stop that and start making your own!!
mira says
Love homemade whipped cream! Can’t believe so many people around me don’t even know to make it and use Cool Whip!
Jen Sobjack says
This is so true, Mira! I don’t think people realize just how simple it is to make.
Manali @ CookWithManali says
very true..homemade whipped cream is so good. I always eat it with a spoon! 😉
Jen Sobjack says
Eating with a spoon is the best!
Kelly says
Homemade whipped cream is the best! So easy and way better than store-bought! Yours looks perfect, Jen!!
Jen Sobjack says
Thanks, Kelly!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
This looks incredible! I used to HATE whipped cream with a passion, but then I had some on a pancake at a super fancy restaurant and realized that when it’s done well, it’s amazing- just like this!
Jen Sobjack says
Eating it over pancakes is a fantastic way to enjoy it!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
Store bought whipped cream doesn’t come close to the homemade kind! I’m totally with you, Jen… once you make your own you just CAN’T go back! Yours looks super light and perfectly fluffy! I could eat this with a spoon! Cheers!
Jen Sobjack says
Thank you so much for the sweet comment, Cheyanne!
Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says
Yep, I’m definitely that girl who still buys the store-bought stuff. I need to branch out and actually try making my own. I’m sure it IS 1000x better — just like most things! 🙂
Jen Sobjack says
It’s way too easy to not make it yourself! And cheaper, might I add. 😉
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Homemade whipped cream is my absolute favorite! Whenever I make it, I end up eating half with just my spoon. It definitely beats the store bought kind!
Jen Sobjack says
It definitely is way better than store-bought. Thanks, Gayle!!