Homemade Whipped Cream

Elevate your desserts with this Homemade Whipped Cream recipe! Made from just 3 simple ingredients! It’s light, fluffy, and perfect for adding a dreamy touch to pies, cakes, cupcakes, cheesecakes + more. Whether you’re sprucing up a special treat or just adding a little extra sweetness to your everyday favorites, this creamy topping is a total game-changer.

After years of buying store-bought whipped cream filled with who-knows-what, I can tell you with absolute certainty that this Homemade Whipped Cream recipe is a game changer. My recipe is practically foolproof and I promise it's stable and pipe-able! It’s perfect for topping a slice of cheesecake, adding to strawberry shortcake, or crowning your pancakes, French toast, waffles + chocolate cake ------ and let's be honest literally anything else you want a creamy addition to.

It’s made with just 3 simple ingredients and comes together in minutes! It gives a texture + flavor that store-bought options just can’t match. It's so thick + creamy while still being so light, and so so incredibly delicious! Once you try homemade, you’ll never settle for store-bought again! Plus it's so perfect so adding a lux feel to drinks like milkshakes + lattes!

Jump to:

• Why You Will LOVE Homemade Whipped Cream
• Ingredients For Homemade Whipped Cream
• SHOP MY FAVORITE BAKEWARE ITEMS AND ACCESSORIES!
• How To Make Homemade Whipped Cream
• What to Serve With Homemade Whipped Cream
• Homemade Whipped Cream vs Store Brought
• Can Homemade Whipped Cream Replace Cool Whip?
• How To Best Store?
• Homemade Whipped Cream Q + A's
• Deliciously Creamy Treats To Try
• MADE OUR RECIPE(S)?
• Homemade Whipped Cream

Why You Will LOVE Homemade Whipped Cream

• It's SO fresh + ultra-creamy!
• Made with just 3 simple ingredients! (Heavy cream, sugar + vanilla)
• No artificial additives—just pure, delicious cream.
• Whips up quickly with minimal effort.
• Customizable! Sweeten or flavor it to your taste with vanilla, cocoa, or other extracts.
• It has the PERFECT texture --- It's stable + pipeable.
• So versatile --- Ideal for topping pies, cakes, and so many other sweet treats plus it's great for adding to drinks!

Ingredients For Homemade Whipped Cream

It’s super easy—just three ingredients! I went with vanilla for this batch, but you can totally switch things up with other extracts to make it your own.

WHIPPED CREAM:

• Heavy cream. I love using organic wherever possible for the best quality. Make sure it's VERY COLD!
• Powdered sugar. Again I chose organic but you can use whatever you have on hand.
• Vanilla extract. Use pure vanilla extract for the best vanilla flavor.

SHOP MY FAVORITE BAKEWARE ITEMS AND ACCESSORIES!

Here, I’ve curated a list of bakeware essentials that I use to achieve my favorite baking treats, especially with this Homemade Whipped Cream. Everything from my hand mixers, parchment paper, mixing bowls, and more. SEE THEM HERE!

How To Make Homemade Whipped Cream

Make sure your cream is SUPER COLD straight from the fridge, and have your mixing bowl and either an electric stand mixer or a hand mixer ready to go!

• In the bowl of an electric stand mixer on medium-high speed, whip together the heavy cream and powdered sugar (using the whisk attachment for 4-5 minutes) until fluffy peaks begin to form. NOTE: When it begins to thicken after the first 2-3 minutes, gradually add in the vanilla extract.
• Once fully fluffy, remove from mixer bowl and store in an airtight container and refrigerate to keep chilled.

What to Serve With Homemade Whipped Cream

Okay, this might be a tough question because I think whipped cream goes with pretty much any sweet treat, but here’s a list of my absolute favorites!

DESSERTS

• Banana pudding --- A dollop atop is perfection!
• Perfect for frosting cakes or adding a creamy layer between cake layers.
• Top your pies with a fluffy cloud of it.
• Add a light, airy topping to balance rich + creamy cheesecake.
• A spoonful of whipped cream takes apple or berry crisps/crumbles to the next level.
• Layer whipped cream with fresh fruit + granola.
• Dollop atop of brownies or chocolate cake.

BREAKFAST + BRUNCH

• Top your stack of pancakes + waffles with a dollop for a breakfast treat.
• Serve alongside scones for a touch of creamy sweetness.
• Top your morning muffins with some creamy goodness.
• A dollop on your French toast makes it even more delicious.

DRINKS

• Top your latte for a creamy touch.
• Add a generous swirl on top of your favorite milkshake.
• Make your hot chocolate extra special with a fluffy topping.
• Add a swirl on top of your smoothie for a touch of creamy goodness.

Homemade Whipped Cream vs Store Brought

Homemade whipped cream is a game changer when it comes to taste + texture. It’s super fresh, made with just heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract, and you can tweak the flavors to your liking. The result is a light, fluffy cream that’s perfect for topping desserts and adding a special touch.

Store-bought whipped cream is convenient and has a longer shelf life, but it often comes with preservatives + artificial flavors. While it’s easy to grab from the fridge, it can’t quite match the rich, creamy goodness of homemade.

Can Homemade Whipped Cream Replace Cool Whip?

Definitely! Homemade whipped cream can replace Cool Whip in recipes! It has a fresher taste + richer texture, making it a great alternative. Just keep in mind that it doesn't have the same shelf stability as Cool Whip.

How To Best Store?

It can be stored in the refrigerator for 5–7 days if kept in an airtight container or piping bag in the coldest part of the fridge, away from the door. 

If it softens, you can re-whip it with a bit of powdered sugar or cold cream. To keep whipped cream from collapsing and spoiling, avoid removing it from the fridge to use just some of it.

Homemade Whipped Cream Q + A's

Deliciously Creamy Treats To Try

If you love making this easy Homemade Whipped Cream recipe and want to dive into more creamy treats, give these delicious options a try!

• Iced Vanilla Sweet Cream Latte
• My Fave Childhood Banana Split
• Strawberry Shortcake Pancakes
• Salted Caramel Banana Milkshake
• Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal + French toast
•  Perfect Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

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