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Whipped cream medium peak
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5 from 6 votes

Whipped Cream

Perfect whipped cream is quick and easy to make with a few simple tools, ingredients, and tips.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sweet Spreads
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar OR powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • If you like, chill a large mixing bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer) and the whisk attachment to your mixer for at least 10 minutes before beginning.
  • Pour very cold cream into mixer.
  • Add sugar and vanilla.
  • Beat on medium to medium-high speed until cream reaches the stage your recipe calls for: soft, medium, or firm peaks. Watch the video in this post and consult the photos above for visual cues.

Video

Notes

Whipped cream is best used fresh, but keeps, tightly covered, in the fridge for about three days