Vanilla Whipped Cream

Sweeten up your desserts with a dollop of homemade vanilla whipped cream! This light-as-air topping is infused with the warmth of pure vanilla extract, balanced by a touch of sugar and salt. Whip up a batch in just 10 minutes and elevate your treats to new heights with this fluffy, creamy delight.

Ready Time

10 mins

Yields

9 servings

Ingredients

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Chill the bowl and beaters of your mixer in the freezer for about 10 minutes – this is key to getting the fluffiest whipped cream. Remove the bowl and beaters from the freezer and pour in the heavy cream.

Beat the cream on medium-high speed until it begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.

Gradually add the granulated sugar, kosher salt, and pure vanilla extract to the bowl. Continue beating the mixture until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes more.

Stop the mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, making sure everything is well incorporated.

Keep beating until the whipped cream becomes stiff, fluffy, and doubled in volume. You should end up with a beautiful, smooth, and creamy topping – perfect for your favorite desserts!

Notes

For best results, chill your bowl and beaters in the freezer for at least 10 minutes before starting – this step is essential for getting that silky smooth whipped cream.

Make sure to adjust the mixer speed according to the progress of the whipped cream.

Start with medium-high speed and slow down as it thickens.

Don’t overmix! Stiff peaks should form, but be gentle when incorporating the sugar, salt, and vanilla extract to avoid deflating the mixture.

Keep an eye on the whipped cream’s progression, and scrape down the sides of the bowl frequently to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated and evenly distributed.

Your whipped cream is done when it’s stiff, has doubled in volume, and looks silky smooth – perfect to top your favorite desserts! This recipe yields 9 servings, so feel free to get creative with your dessert designs.