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Homemade Whipped Cream

Name: Homemade Whipped Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream; 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin (for stabilization); 4 teaspoons cold water

A american dessert built for repeat cooking, with a clear ingredient list, tested timings, and practical variations.

15 min total

8 servings

No-Cook

Calories

110 kcal

Protein

Carbs

Fat

11g

Ingredients checklist

1 cup cold heavy whipping cream1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin (for stabilization)4 teaspoons cold water

Numbered instructions

1Chill your mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for 10–15 minutes.

2Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small bowl; let sit 3–4 minutes to bloom until spongy.

3Microwave bloomed gelatin in 5-second intervals until fully dissolved and liquid. Cool to room temperature.

4Combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in the chilled bowl. Whip on medium-high until soft peaks just begin to form.

5Reduce speed to low and slowly drizzle in the cooled gelatin mixture. Return to medium-high and beat until firm stiff peaks form.

6Use immediately for piping, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days — the gelatin keeps peaks firm without weeping.

Chef's Tips

Everything must be cold — chilled cream, chilled bowl, and chilled whisk attachment for best results.

Let dissolved gelatin cool to room temperature before adding — too hot melts the cream; too cold creates lumps.

Powdered sugar contains a touch of cornstarch that also lightly stabilizes and dissolves instantly.

Stop at stiff peaks — over-whipped cream turns grainy and separates into butter.

Recipe Variations

Cream Cheese Stabilized: Beat 2 oz softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add heavy cream — no gelatin needed.

Flavored: Swap vanilla for almond or peppermint extract, or stir in 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder for coffee whipped cream.

Coconut Whipped Cream (Dairy-Free): Refrigerate a full-fat coconut milk can overnight, scoop solidified cream, and whip with powdered sugar and vanilla.

Source: Live Well Bake Often at https://www.livewellbakeoften.com/how-to-make-stabilized-whipped-cream/

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