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How to Make Whipped Cream

November 11, 2015 by Laura 33 Comments

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Of all the food I make from scratch, whipped cream is the one that tends to really surprise people who are unfamiliar with the simplicity (and deliciousness) of real food cooking.

“You can make whipped cream!?!?” they ask, incredulously. That’s when I tell them that they, too, can make this treat. Then I hand them the beaters and watch as they follow my ever so simple instructions to make whipped cream. (Stand, hold beaters in bowl of cream, move beaters around a little bit, watch fun patterns forming, stop when it’s thick.) After they’ve whipped the cream, thus creating whipped cream, they can’t believe that this is all it takes. I explain that this is how whipped cream got its name. It’s all very fascinating.

strawberry_shortcake_2Cool Whip has us all a bit confused. I remember thinking that Cool Whip was whipped cream. As a matter of fact, Cool Whip used to be my favorite part of a holiday meal when I was a little girl. I did not even want the pie that went with it. Why would I want pie when there were tubs of Cool Whip in abundance? My cousin Rebecca and I would each get a bowl and fill it with Cool Whip. We’d sit back, giggling, licking spoonful after spoonful of Cool Whip. Our mothers and our aunts and our Nana would chuckle at us and we’d be like, “What?! This is the reason the pilgrims came over on the Mayflower.” We left the pie (and the coffee they drank with it) to the adults. Weirdos.

I’m all grown up now (she says, as she takes a sip of coffee). I’m over Cool Whip. I like the real stuff now. Real whipped cream is one of the easiest treats to make. Because it is real, it tastes absolutely amazing. Our bodies recognize it, so we don’t even have to be like “oh no, I’m eating so much fat, this is so bad for me.” On the contrary, our bodies don’t recognize and don’t know what to do with hydrogenated vegetable oil, high fructose corn syrup, sodium casienate, artificial flavor, xanthan and guar gums, polysorbate 60, sorbitan, monostearate, sodium polyphosphate.

Those are just some of the key ingredients in Cool Whip. Please don’t think it’s healthier. Or actual food. For the love of all things real, please whip cream.

How to Make Whipped Cream

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How to Make Whipped Cream
 
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Author: Laura
Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar or 10 drops liquid stevia
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
  1. Place ingredients in a high power blender. Whip on high speed for about 30 seconds or until cream has thickened. OR
  2. Put all ingredients into a large bowl. Whip with a hand mixer on high speed for 3-4 minutes or until cream thickens and forms stiff peaks.
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Make it Ahead

I recommend making Whipped Cream one day in advance or the morning of a big holiday meal. Prepare as directed, cover, and place in a bowl with a lid in the refrigerator until serving time. DO NOT STIR this after it has been whipped or it may deflate and become liquidy.

Easy Blender Whipped Cream

My new favorite way to make whipped cream is to pour cream, stevia, and vanilla into my Blendtec. I turn it on and have whipped cream 15-30 seconds later. It is so easy. The Blendtec is amazing in many ways (because hello, whipped cream in seconds). But beware: leaving the cream to whip much longer will produce butter. This is not a problem (because hello, butter in minutes) unless you wanted whipped cream for your pie. Butter is not the same.

How do you make Whipped Cream?

Here are the quick links to all the recipes we covered in this series:

  • Make-Ahead Turkey
  • Stuffing Muffins
  • Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
  • Oh Good Gravy
  • Green Bean Casserole
  • How to Make Frozen Pies
  • Simple Whipped Sweet Potatoes
  • How to make Whipped Cream
  • Whole Wheat Stir-and-Pour Dinner Rolls

Getting Ahead for the Holidays

Have you been a Cool Whip lover like I was in the past? Funny how now I can’t even stomach thinking about it. Now that I know the real deal is so easy and delicious, I don’t even see a comparison. Mmmm, real food how I love you.

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Filed Under: Desserts, Getting Ahead for the Holidays Tagged With: cool whip, healthy treat, pie, real cream, real food, thanksgiving, whipped cream

Comments

  1. Sara says

    November 11, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    I didn’t know you could make it ahead of time! I’ve always been so scared to make it more than 30 seconds before we eat it because I thought it would liquify. Thanks for the tip!

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  2. Nikki says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    Yes I thought it would liquify also. I will be trying this for sure!!

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    This is one of those day of things for me…I’ve never considered making the entire batch ahead of time since by the second day it always has a layer of liquid under it….either way it is good! Love the real thing :)

    Reply
  4. Jacquelyn says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:34 pm

    Real whipped cream is the best. I love to make it with maple syrup in place of the sugar.

    Reply
  5. Melissa W says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:21 pm

    I didn’t think to use the blender to make the whip cream but I will not forget the next time I make homemade whip cream. Thanks for the tip.

    Reply
  6. Shaela says

    November 11, 2015 at 10:26 pm

    Now when I see Cool Whip I pass thinking of it as margarine almost! Gag. Real is sooooo much better.

    Reply
  7. Su says

    November 12, 2015 at 2:47 am

    This is great! Can I use a “regular” blender since I do not have a Blendtec? thx

    Reply
    • Laura says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:30 am

      I haven’t tried my regular blender to know if it works. I think it should work, but I’m assuming it will take longer than the 15-30 seconds it takes my Blendtec. Still, it will save time and effort!

      Reply
  8. Rhonda N says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:46 am

    I honestly never thought of using a blender to whip cream. Great idea!

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  9. alexa says

    November 12, 2015 at 7:52 am

    I’m not a whipped cream fan myself but I might make this the next time we have a party!

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  10. Cheryl says

    November 12, 2015 at 8:48 am

    This is easier than I thought, Thank You

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  11. Shonda says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Hmm, I have always used my beaters, but I’ll have to try it in the blender. This is great!

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  12. rig says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:12 am

    This is good information to know. Thank you.

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  13. Pam D says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:57 am

    I never thought about making it in my high-powered blender. I’ve definitely got to try that. I also didn’t know I could make it the day before. That’s a big help. Thanks so much for all your great tips.

    Reply
  14. Jennifer says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:36 am

    Laura, have you ever tried making whipped cream in a jar? It is a little more work, but you don’t have to get out the blender, wash it, and put it away, so it is nice if you just need a small amount of whipped cream :) If you ever just want a small amount of whipped cream to top coffee or hot cocoa, just put the cream and sugar in a jar and shake it for about 10 min. You could even have your boys shake the cream up to remind them how people made whipped cream before electricity :)

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    • Jennifer says

      November 12, 2015 at 10:36 am

      Also, be sure to put a tight fitting lid on the jar before you shake it ;)

      Reply
  15. Carrie says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:40 am

    I had to try this in my Vitamix….amazing and delicious!! Thank you for sharing! Ps….we were so sorry to hear about the kitties????

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  16. Leah says

    November 12, 2015 at 10:52 am

    Can’t wait to try this in my Blendtec!

    Reply
  17. Jane says

    November 12, 2015 at 12:12 pm

    How yummy!
    My daughter just asked me yesterday how to make real whipped cream. She wants to make her brother’s birthday cake this year. I will share this recipe with her!

    Reply
  18. lyss says

    November 12, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    You can also whip cream with a handheld stick blender. Just as fast and easy. : )

    Reply
  19. Ashley says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:04 pm

    I have been making whipped cream for a few years now. I can’t stand cool whip any more. Yuck. It tastes so…chemically…

    Reply
  20. Donna says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    We love real whipped cream. We do not like the chemically taste of Cool Whip.

    Reply
  21. Suz says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:31 pm

    Wow… Did Not Know you could make ahead. Somehow if I make it even a little ahead it seems to deflate; but maybe it was just too much handling afterward, stirring and such. Will try again!

    Reply
  22. Karen H. says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:47 pm

    There’s nothing like real whipped cream. Thank you!

    Reply
  23. Robin says

    November 12, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    So simple, yet so delicious!! I do sometimes wish for a blendtec or vitamix blender though.

    Reply
  24. Rachel Anna says

    November 12, 2015 at 4:34 pm

    I’ve never made whipped cream in a blender, only with a stand mixer. I’ve never made it ahead of time, either. I’m definitely going to try making it before dessert time this year!

    Reply
  25. Nanci Fitschen says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:22 pm

    If you put the bowl and beaters in the fridge or freezer it will whip faster. Nothing to it.

    Reply
  26. Kim says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:55 pm

    Oh my gosh this looks so easy! I need to try this!

    Reply
  27. judy says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    I usually put nothing in my whipped cream, but I will definitely be trying the maple syrup.

    Reply
  28. Mrs L says

    November 13, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    I know what it’s like to turn my back too long to the blender and have butter instead of whipped cream! Very disappointing when I have no more cream in the house! :-(

    Reply
  29. Stephanie says

    November 13, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    I’ve made this with maple syrup to sweeten but had no idea it would keep in the fridge. Yay! Thanks!

    Reply
  30. Melinda says

    November 13, 2015 at 4:44 pm

    Ah the sweet memories of cool whip!

    Reply
  31. marie says

    November 17, 2015 at 6:40 am

    Thank you for all of this information. Happy Thanksgiving

    Reply

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