Once you realize how easy it is to make homemade whipped cream, you might never want the store-bought stuff again.

Made with just three simple ingredients, this whipped cream is light, fluffy, creamy, and perfectly sweet. It’s the perfect homemade topping for desserts, pancakes, waffles, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and pretty much anything that could use a little extra deliciousness.

And the best part? It takes just a few minutes to make.

Why You’ll Love This Homemade Whipped Cream

This homemade whipped cream is:

• Made with just 3 simple ingredients
• Quick and easy to prepare
• Light, fluffy, and creamy
• Perfectly sweet
• Made completely from scratch
• Delicious on desserts and breakfast recipes

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need three ingredients to make this easy whipped cream:

Heavy Whipping Cream

Cold heavy whipping cream gives the whipped cream its rich, creamy texture and helps it whip up light and fluffy.

Sugar

Powdered sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness.

Vanilla Extract

A little vanilla adds extra flavor and makes this homemade whipped cream taste even better.

How to Make Homemade Whipped Cream

1. Chill Your Bowl

For the best results, use a cold mixing bowl and cold heavy whipping cream. A chilled bowl can help the cream whip faster and hold its texture.

2. Add the Ingredients

Pour the heavy whipping cream into your mixing bowl. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

3. Whip the Cream

Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture until soft peaks form.

Keep an eye on it as you mix. You want fluffy whipped cream—not whipped cream that has accidentally turned into butter. We’ve all been there.

4. Serve

Use your homemade whipped cream immediately or refrigerate it until you’re ready to use it.

Spoon it over your favorite desserts, breakfast recipes, fresh berries, or a warm mug of hot chocolate.

Tips for the Best Homemade Whipped Cream

Start with cold cream. Cold heavy whipping cream whips up better and helps create a fluffy texture.

Don’t overbeat the cream. Once you reach soft or medium peaks, stop mixing. Continuing to beat the cream can cause it to become grainy and eventually turn into butter.

Adjust the sweetness. If you prefer a less-sweet whipped cream, reduce the amount of sugar.

Use real vanilla. Vanilla extract adds a simple but delicious flavor that pairs well with almost any dessert.

How to Use Homemade Whipped Cream

There are so many ways to use this easy homemade topping.

Try it on:

• Homemade blueberry muffins
• Pancakes
• Waffles
• Homemade strawberry jam and biscuits
• Hot chocolate
• Chocolate desserts
• Fresh strawberries
• Pie
• Cake
• Brownies
• Ice cream
• Coffee

It’s also delicious alongside your favorite homemade desserts for an extra-from-scratch touch.

How to Store Homemade Whipped Cream

Store leftover homemade whipped cream in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

For the best texture and flavor, use it within a few days. If the whipped cream starts to lose some of its volume while refrigerated, gently whisk it again before serving.

Homemade AF Tip

Want to make your desserts feel extra special without doing a ton of extra work?

Make a batch of homemade whipped cream.

Seriously. A spoonful on top of a dessert instantly makes it feel a little more fancy—even if you made the dessert while wearing sweatpants.

That’s the kind of homemade upgrade we can get behind.