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Easy Homemade Whipped Cream

Nov 15, 2021 · 18 Comments

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Homemade Whipped Cream is so creamy and rich and delicious and a breeze to make. All you need is 2 ingredients, a bowl, a whisk & 15 minutes. There’s absolutely nothing to it! When it's this easy, why get the can?

Black bowl filled with homemade whipped cream with a whisk in the bowl.

Easy Homemade Whipped Cream

A couple of years ago, around Thanksgiving, actually, one of my baking buddies posted on Facebook that she was making homemade whipped cream for her pies. And I was like, Oh, no, no! Not me, you over-achiever!

You see, I had always used Dream Whip, which is like a pudding mix that turns into whipped cream instead of pudding. I actually thought it was easier.

Turns out, making your own homemade whipped cream is even easier than I could have possibly imagined! And well worth the effort! It is SO creamy and rich, and it holds up much better than the canned stuff.

Homemade whipped cream in a small mason jar with sprinkles on top. Jar is on a rustic wood background with a linen behind it.

What Do You Need to Make Homemade Whipped Cream?

You just need need some heavy cream, a little sugar, flavoring if you want to flavor it (usually vanilla extract), a bowl, and a whisk or a mixer. 

I use just the whisk quite often because I hate cleaning my mixer more than I despise arm workouts.  So the choice on that one is yours! Then just whip your cream until it's light and fluffy! You will not regret whipping up your own homemade whipped cream when you taste its smooth, creamy, light, and rich deliciousness on your favorite treat!

Recipes to Top with Whipped Cream

  • Banana Cream Pie
  • Coconut Cream Pie
  • French Silk Pie
  • Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake
  • Plus try it on ice cream, coffee, your favorite pound cake, fresh fruit, waffles, pancakes, and more!
Black bowl filled with homemade whipped cream with a whisk in the bowl.

Easy Homemade Whipped Cream

Homemade Whipped Cream is so creamy and rich and delicious and a breeze to make. All you need is 2 ingredients, a bowl, a whisk & 15 minutes. There’s absolutely nothing to it! When it's this easy, why get the can?
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Whipped Cream, Whipped Cream
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk until the cream reaches stiff peaks.
  • Use right away or store refrigerated in an air-tight container for up to 2 days.  When ready, re-whisk for about 30 seconds. 

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Notes

Makes about 2 cups
Nutrition facts are for about 2 tablespoons.
Storage: Use immediately or cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 10mg
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  1. Dandy says

    March 08, 2018 at 10:05 pm

    Do you have a recipe for homemade ice?

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    • Michelle says

      March 09, 2018 at 8:52 am

      No, I don't at this time. If you're curious, here's a video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySuSFNRmkCU
      Hope that helps!

      Reply
  2. M says

    February 12, 2021 at 2:47 pm

    If you want to make a small amount, those little Ninja smoothie blender cups work really well. My husband loves to make a little whipped cream to put on his ice cream or pie or whatever. So he pours about 1/2 cup in the smoothie cup along with a couple teaspoons of confectionery sugar and a little vanilla and a drop or two of almond extracts. Blend until light and fluffy. You will refrigerate any leftovers, but the whipped cream will get really soft looking ajd might need to be rewhipped for a few seconds.

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  3. Alison says

    March 15, 2021 at 8:58 am

    This is a simple recipe I'll be coming back to again and again!

    Reply
  4. Jen says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:15 am

    I didn't realize how easy it was to make this homemade!! I'm never buying store bought again.

    Reply
  5. Gina says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:16 am

    Perfect simple recipe. Now I just need a pie to top this with!

    Reply
  6. Jennifer Allen says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:24 am

    Thank you for the recipe and tips! I've screwed up whipping cream more times than I can count but never again! Yours worked out perfectly!

    Reply
  7. Jessie says

    March 15, 2021 at 9:33 am

    I would eat this by the spoonful and I have! Delicious, light, and fluffy! I love using this recipe to top my hot chocolate.

    Reply
  8. Michelle says

    March 15, 2021 at 10:53 am

    Perfectly whipped cream, you just can't beat it! No pun intended 🙂 So much better than the canned cream you can get.

    Reply
  9. Jennifer Allen says

    March 15, 2021 at 10:57 am

    So delish! This is my go-to recipe whenever I am making it from scratch!

    Reply
  10. Angela says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:14 am

    A great reminder with Easter coming up. The real homemade whip cream is so much better then store bought.

    Reply
  11. Megan Lehr says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:39 am

    This whipped cream recipe was simple and decadent. Perfection.

    Reply
  12. Michelle says

    March 15, 2021 at 11:44 am

    Always yields perfect whipped cream! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  13. Rene says

    March 16, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    I am sorry but I thought this post was a joke. Really. Until I realized it's for real.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      March 17, 2021 at 8:54 am

      No need to apologize. Everyone is at a different level of cooking. Just because you already know it, doesn't mean everyone does.

      Reply
  14. Heather says

    September 24, 2021 at 3:29 pm

    How long are you supposed to whip it for…. I’ve been doing it for ten minutes and it’s not forming into a whip cream

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    • Michelle says

      September 28, 2021 at 10:45 am

      If you're using a whisk, you have to whip it hard and fast, not just like normal stirring. If you're using a hand or stand mixer, it should be a little faster.

      Reply
  15. Judith Dickhout says

    December 09, 2022 at 12:50 pm

    Age 79 I have always made real whipped cream. It is easy, convenient, and there is no comparison to the taste. Interesting fact, when growing up, and milk and cream came from the cow in the country, the cream was so thick it was like mayonnaise. We had to thin it with milk before using in coffee, over cereal, in recipes, or whipping for desserts . Whip a little longer and you had delicious home made butter.
    (If your cream has been thinned to much it will not whip or hold a whip, so change brands.
    Also always have bowl, beaters, and cream very cold to start.)

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