Whipped Cream

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream

• 2 TBSP sugar

• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions:

• Using a handheld or stand mixer with whisk attachment.

• Whip the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, about 3–4 minutes.

• If you over-whip the cream, pour in a little bit more cold heavy cream, and fold it in gently by hand with a spatula until it smooths out.

• Use immediately or cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

• You can “sploot” your whipped cream right from the bowel onto your dessert OR if you want to get fancy, grab yourself one of THESE dispensers. I opt for Stainless Steal over aluminum personally.

• NOTE: Freezing whipped cream will change the consistency.

Flavoring Whipped Cream

Have you ever flavored whipped cream? It can be a fun and unique way to make a dessert really pop! With the exception of the chocolate variety, you would make the whipped cream first and then mix in your flavoring.

Here are some flavoring options:

• Espresso/Coffee Flavor: 1 teaspoon espresso powder

• Cinnamon: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• Salted Caramel: 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce

• Peppermint: ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract

• Lemon: 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest

• Peanut Butter: 1-2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

• Berry: 1-2 tablespoons berry jam 

• Maple: 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• Chocolate: 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (add this at the beginning, when you mix the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract). Beat until soft peaks form.