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Easy Homemade Whipped Cream From Scratch

How to make delicious, homemade whipped cream from scratch with simple ingredients! Make this smooth whipped cream that melts in your mouth in just minutes using this go to recipe!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 8 ounces

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp powdered sugar (or sweetener of choice; SEE NOTE)
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla (if desired) into a stand mixer bowl or glass jar (for emersion blender method).
  • Mix on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes or until the cream becomes stiff and smooth.
  • Serve as is or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for best results!

Notes

NOTE: Powdered sugar can be substituted with cane sugar, honey, maple syrup, stevia, etc. Slight changes may occur in texture and color depending on the sweetener used but you should yield similar results. 
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