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Delicious, smooth, lightly sweetened homemade whipped cream that can be easily stabilized to hold its shape for days. Perfect topping for desserts like pies, cakes, and fresh berries.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1⁄2 cups (360 g) cold heavy whipping cream
  • 4 1⁄2 tablespoons (32 g) confectioners’ sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract or vanilla paste
  • Optional for stabilized whipped cream: 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin + 1 tablespoon cold water (to bloom and melt)
  • Optional flavor add-ins: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg, 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1–2 teaspoons extract like almond or coconut, or 1–2 tablespoons fruit curd

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl, whisk, and heavy cream in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Pour the cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
  3. Whisk on medium speed until soft, billowy peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle the confectioners’ sugar over the cream and whisk again on medium speed until medium-soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Be careful not to overwhip.
  5. If stabilizing: Stir 1 teaspoon of gelatin into 1 tablespoon cold water; let bloom for 3 to 5 minutes, then warm in microwave for 5-10 seconds until melted and cool slightly.
  6. While whisking on low, slowly drizzle the cooled gelatin into the whipped cream; whisk until medium-soft peaks return.
  7. Fold in vanilla extract and optional flavor add-ins with a spatula until combined.
  8. Transfer the whipped cream to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Unstabilized whipped cream is best used immediately or within 24 hours and retains freshness best for a few hours., Stabilized whipped cream (with gelatin) holds shape and freshness for 2 to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge., If whipped cream softens in the fridge, whisk it gently for a few seconds to restore fluffiness., If overwhipped and grainy, add 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream to loosen it back to smooth texture., You can flavor whipped cream with spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, chai), extracts (almond, coconut), brown sugar, or fruit curds for variety.

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