Perfect Whipped Cream

Knowing how to make the perfect Whipped Cream is an absolute must for any new baker.

The pie features a sweet and crunchy chocolate cookie crust, a creamy peppermint filling, and a generous dollop of whipped cream on top.

The perfect topping can completely change your baked goods and seasonal dishes. Personally, I use my homemade whipped cream in everything from summer pies to Christmas toppings.

Try this with fresh berries for a great summer dessert.

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Perfect Homemade Whipped Cream

I first learned how to make my own whipped cream at home thanks to my grandmother.

She has a famous blueberry cream pie – this pie is absolutely to die for!

And getting the cream just right completely changes the pie.

Making your own whipped cream can feel really daunting if you haven’t done it before.

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But really, it’s even easier than you think.

dairy pure heavy whipping cream with berries

Once you start making your own, you won’t buy that canned stuff ever again.

And the best part, you only need 3 ingredients.

The perfect whipped cream! Whipped cream clinging to whisk with green spatula

Homemade Whipped Cream

  • 2 tablespoons granulated or confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 cups DairyPure Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or liqueur

Step 1: In chilled glass bowl, add sugar to whipping cream.

I like to put my bowl in the freezer beforehand.

Step 2: Using a whisk or hand mixer, incorporate sugar into heavy whipping cream until it begins to thicken, leaving visible trails.

Continue to whip until soft peaks start to form.

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Step 3: Fold in vanilla extract or liqueur.

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Serve immediately or refrigerate and remix 1-2 minutes before serving.

Perfect Whipped Cream

Perfect Whipped Cream

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Knowing how to make the perfect whipped cream is an absolute must for any baker ready to up their game.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons granulated or confectioners' sugar
  • 2 cups DairyPure Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or liqueur

Instructions

    1. In chilled glass bowl, add sugar to whipping cream.
    2. Using whisk or hand mixer, incorporate sugar into heavy whipping cream until it begins to thicken, leaving visible trails. Continue to whip until soft peaks start to form.
    3. Fold in vanilla extract or liqueur.
    4. Serve immediately or refrigerate and remix 1-2 minutes before serving.

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2 Comments

  1. To stabilize and keep from getting melted I put unflavored gelatin ( diluted in 2 tablespoons of water, once set I add it once I start beating whipped cream. You still have to keep refrigerated but it can be out of frig for longer periods of time

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