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Homemade Whipped Cream

March 6, 2018 by Larisha Campbell 3 Comments

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Move over Cool Whip. Learn how to make homemade whipped cream. This healthy alternative to the tub you are used to buying. You only need 3 ingredients for this tasty treat!

how to make homemade whipped cream

Growing up Cool Whip was one of my absolute most favorite things.  From the tub or can, I could literally shovel it in my mouth.  I would always drive my mom crazy because I would try to sneak spoonfuls out of the tub and she needed the whole container for whatever dessert she was making.  When our daughter was born though, we started watching what we were eating and I realized that I could be making my own homemade cool whip from scratch.  Not only was it healthier, but it actually tastes better, too.  Say WHAT!?

Is there a difference between cool whip and whipped cream?

Cool Whip is an artificial alternative for making whipped cream.  Whipped cream is the process of whisking or beating heavy cream until light and fluffy and sweetened with vanilla and sugar.

Some may ask, “why not just buy Cool Whip (or ReddiWhip can)?” That’s because the ingredients in Cool Whip tub contains the following: water, hydrogenated vegetable oil (coconut & palm kernel oils), high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, skim milk, contains less than 2% of light cream, sodium caseinate, natural and artificial flavor, xanthan and guar gums, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, sodium polyphosphate, beta carotene (color). That’s more than 15 different ingredients! Half of which I have no clue what they are or how to even correctly pronounce them.  Why would you ever want to put that into your body?

Alternatively, the ingredients in homemade whipped cream are: heavy cream, vanilla, and sugar. That’s it.

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How do you make whipped cream?

A homemade whipped cream recipe consists of whisking vigorously with a whisk or beating with a mixer heavy cream until light and fluffy clouds begin to form. Halfway through you add vanilla extract and white sugar. The end result tastes better than any store bought tub or can can compare. You do have to be careful that you don’t whisk or beat too long or you will end up making homemade butter.

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Can I Make Homemade Whipped Cream In Advance? 

 Absolutely!  You can make homemade whipped cream up to 3 days in advance. Once it’s made, store in an air-tight container in your fridge until you are ready to use it.  Once ready, there may be some liquid at the bottom of your container.  Simply, whisk or beat the homemade whipped cream together again until reconstituted.

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Homemade Whipped Topping
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

Move over Cool Whip. This homemade whipped toppings is a healthy alternative to the tub you are used to buying. You only need 3 ingredients for this tasty treat!

Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 219 kcal
Author: Larisha Campbell
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
  1. In a chilled bowl of a stand mixer, add the heavy cream and begin to beat on medium speed. 

  2. Slowly add in the organic sugar and pure vanilla extract. 

  3. Continue to beat until stiff peaks begin to form. [This typically happens between 6-10 minutes, depending on your exact speed and the type of mixer you are using.] 

  4. Use immediately or place in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Recipe Notes
  1. Cold heavy cream and a chilled bowl work best and fastest for this recipe, but if you are in a pinch it will still turn out great if the bowl isn't chilled (the cream needs to be cold though)
  2. Stop once you have stiff peaks.  Over beating heavy cream will cause it to separate and form buttermilk and butter if beaten too long.
  3. You don't have to have a stand mixer, it's just what I have that works best.  A regular mixer, or even just a bowl and a whisk will work great. 
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Whipped Topping
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 219 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 81mg27%
Sodium 22mg1%
Potassium 44mg1%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 875IU18%
Vitamin C 0.3mg0%
Calcium 39mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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This post was originally posted on 6/17/2014. Same great recipe, but our photography has greatly improved. 

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This post is part of a mom series we did called Time for Mom. Check out some other fun family-friendly posts from some of our friends! Rachel at My Mini Adventurer  and Brie at A Breezy Life




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  1. Kimberly Lewis says

    June 17, 2014 at 7:50 pm

    Awesome party! Thanks for hosting. Please come and party with us. We would love to have you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com<br />Happy Tuesday! Lou Lou Girls

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  2. Christine says

    June 18, 2014 at 4:52 pm

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  3. Jill Herzberg Morgenstern says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:48 pm

    Ok I have to admit that my husband must be right about me !!!! I guess I&#39;m a food snob! I never would have thought about buying a container of whip cream – I&#39;ve always just made it! I found you through pinterest even though I signed up for that top mommy blogs too. Off to join your party and thank you!

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