Fluffy and delicious, sweetened whipped cream is the ultimate dessert garnish. It’s versatile, too. You can add flavorings to it, stabilize it, color it, or freeze it—there’s no end to the possibilities! I like to flavor it with vanilla or vanilla bean paste. You can also use almond extract or citrus flavoring or choose another flavor to go with your dessert.
How To Use Whipped Cream
- Add a dollop to a slice of pie, cobbler, crisp, pudding, or cake.
- Cover a cream pie with a layer of freshly whipped cream.
- Use it to fill a layer cake, profiteroles, or crepes.
- Stir it into coffee or hot chocolate.
Recipe Variations
- Liquid Sweetener: Use maple syrup, golden syrup, or honey.
- Color: Add a few drops of food coloring for festive desserts.
- Flavoring: Add half vanilla and half almond extract.
- Spice: Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin spice.
Sweetened Whipped Cream
Take your desserts to new heights with sweetened whipped cream. Learn how to make it and explore different ways to use it as a delicious finishing touch.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Chill Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 2 cups 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Place the mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla to the cold bowl and beat to medium-stiff peaks. Avoid overbeating.
- Serve immediately and store in the fridge.
