Learn how to make Homemade Whipped Cream with just 3 simple ingredients! Light, fluffy, and way better than store-bought, it’s the perfect topping for all your favorite desserts.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone to the fridge only to realize I’m out of whipped topping for my cakes or cupcakes. That’s when I decided to start making my own—and I’ll never go back! While store-bought is convenient, homemade whipped topping tastes so much better and takes just minutes to make.
Wondering what to use it for? It’s perfect for desserts like banana pudding cheesecake, Oreo brownie trifle, strawberry pretzel salad, and so much more.
And if you’re on a keto diet, don’t worry—I’ve got a homemade keto-friendly whipped topping recipe for you too!
Homemade Whipped Cream Ingredients
- Heavy cream: The colder the heavy whipping cream the better.
- Powdered sugar: Any brand of powdered sugar will work. You can also use granulated sugar in small batches. Large batches will become too grainy.
- Vanilla extract: Use pure vanilla extract for best results.
How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream
Pour heavy cream into a bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until very frothy.
Slowly pour in the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat on medium high. The cream will gradually become thicker.
Once the whipped cream has thickened you’re ready to pipe or spread it.
Helpful Tips & Variations
- Make sure the heavy cream is cold. The colder the better the results.
- Chill the mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge 30 minutes before mixing.
- Don’t overmix or you won’t have fluffy whipped cream.
- Add more heavy cream if too flat.
- Experiment with different extracts for different recipes such as almond, banana, coconut, etc.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe
Homemade Whipped Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Pour heavy cream into a bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until very frothy.
- Slowly pour in the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat on medium high. The cream will gradually become thicker.
- Once the whipped cream has thickened you’re ready to pipe or spread it.
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
Leave a Reply