Description
A simple yet luxurious classic vanilla whipped cream that can elevate any dessert in just 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar or powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: Pinch of salt
- Optional: Splash of bourbon or almond extract
Instructions
- Start with cold ingredients: chill mixing bowl and beaters.
- Pour the heavy whipping cream into the mixing bowl.
- Add in sugar and vanilla extract.
- Whip using an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form (about 3–5 minutes).
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed, then whip again.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though it won’t whip as luxuriously.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: whipped cream, vanilla, dessert topping, easy recipe, classic recipe