Place all ingredients in a bowl and use a hand mixer or hand blender to whip until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Other options are to use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or a blender.
1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Store unused whipped cream in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of two tablespoons of homemade whipped cream. Actual calories will vary.
We've used both heavy cream and heavy whipping cream for this recipe. Either will work.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Whipped Cream
Serving Size
1 ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
469
% Daily Value*
Fat
43
g
66
%
Saturated Fat
27
g
135
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
134
mg
45
%
Sodium
33
mg
1
%
Potassium
116
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Sugar
18
g
20
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
1749
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
79
mg
8
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.