Homemade Whipped Cream
Equipment
- 1 balloon whisk and stainless steel or glass bowl
- or stand or hand mixer
Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar adjust sweetness to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Whisk/Bowl Method:
- Place your whisk and bowl in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to chill.
- Remove from the fridge and pour in the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla all at once.
- Begin to whisk in side-to-side motions, tipping the bowl slightly if necessary to add more air to the mixture.
- Whip until you get the desired consistency: soft, medium or stiff peaks. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Use immediately.
Stand or Hand Mixer Method:
- Pour in the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla all at once.
- Turn your machine on low and gradually bring it up to a high speed.
- Whip until you get the desired consistency: soft, medium or stiff peaks. Be careful not to overwhip.
- Use immediately.