This quick and easy recipe for fresh whipped cream is so delicious! It is very simple to make and perfect for all your upcoming holiday whipped cream needs. As the holidays get closer and I start thinking about baking and pies and get togethers, I have to include my fresh whipped cream recipe!

I started making my homemade whipped cream because I like to control the ingredients that go into the food I make. I keep making it, because it is so delicious and it’s so easy to put together!

Things that are made with fresh ingredients just taste better. Also, you can easily customize this whipped cream recipe for a little special twist!

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Modifying Whipped Cream

My simple whipped cream recipe is made with only fresh cream, sugar and vanilla extract. In order to modify the recipe, you can switch the flavor of extract you are using. For example, using an almond extract would be a nice compliment to a cherry pie. Or, to serve this fresh whipped cream with apple pie, you could use caramel extract, or even add a dash or two of cinnamon to the original recipe. The flavor possibilities are really endless!

You can easily halve or quarter this recipe for a smaller or individual serving. This whipped cream recipe will hold up well in the fridge for a couple of days too. It comes together really fast, so it’s simple to make it fresh whenever you need it. Give this easy whipped cream recipe a try for your holiday baking! It will really elevate your baked goods.

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Fresh Whipped Cream

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Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Equipment

1 mixer and bowl
1 Measuring Cups
1 Measuring Spoons
1 Lidded bowl for storage
1 Spatula

Ingredients

1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp granulated sugar

Instructions

Add all ingredients into the bowl of the mixer with whisk attachment.
whip ingredients at high speed (8 on my KitchenAid mixer)
for about 4 minutes until you see it start to stand up into individual ridges/peaks.

Notes

easily modify this recipe by changing the flavor of the extract used.