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Homemade Whipped Cream

All you need is heavy cream and a few minutes with a hand mixer. This makes enough for a couple desserts and keeps in the fridge for a few days.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes

Ingredients

~3 cups

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 tsp cream of tartar optional

Instructions

  • Chill mixing bowl in freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Add cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to chilled bowl.
  • Beat with hand mixer on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes.
  • Stop when cream forms stiff peaks that hold their shape.
  • Store in covered container in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Notes

Optional cream of tartar helps stabilize whipped cream.
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