Whipped cream is a commonly used ingredient in dessert recipes and as a topping. Made by whisking heavy cream, it is often sweetened and flavored with vanilla. When whipped cream first started being made in England during the 16th century it was a laborious technique that took at least an hour. It wasn’t until the end of the 19th century with the invention of centrifuge-separated, high-fat cream that it became a much quicker and easier process.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
5 minutes
+ 10 minutes resting
+ 10 minutes resting
Cook Time
Total Time
15 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Chill a medium-sized bowl in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
- Combine the cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in the chilled bowl.
- Beat the ingredients together using an electric mixer on low speed, gradually increasing the speed to high, until stiff peaks form. Don’t over-beat, but don’t stop beating until it reaches a very thick consistency.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container.
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