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3-Ingredient Whipped Topping from Scratch

Stop buying storebought whipped topping and make your own in 20 minutes with 3 easy ingredients for a delicious addition to any dessert.

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There are so many times that I am ready to prepare a recipe only to realize I am missing an ingredient. Once it was the honey for Alice Springs Chicken. Another time it was fajita seasoning for Chicken Fajitas. This time, I was working on Better-Than-Sex Cake and realized we forgot the whipped topping.

Even more than missing an ingredient, I hate having to run out to the store to grab something. Usually, I am already in the middle of cooking or we are on a tight schedule. For me, it’s quicker to find a substitute or make it myself. This time, it was a “make it myself” ingredient.

There are very few ingredients needed to make whipped topping at home. I already had some extra heavy whipping cream from making Banana Cream Cheesecake. In addition to that, you need sugar and vanilla extract. Both of these are staples in my house with how often we cook and bake.

Making whipped topping at home is quick and easy. My biggest piece of advice is CONSTANT VIGILANCE (yes, that’s a Harry Potter reference). But seriously, you need to keep a close watch on the mixer. It will come out curdled and grainy if mixed for too long. And under mixed whipped topping won’t hold it’s shape.

Also, start with your bowl cold. About 15 minutes before making the whipped topping I placed the mixing bowl in the freezer. I used the stand mixer, so that bowl went in there. But if you’re using an electric mixer, then I suggest a stainless steel bowl. It gets cold quickly and stays cold long enough to make the recipe.

Whipped Topping Step by Step

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Preparation

Place a large stainless steel mixing bowl in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. Take it out and immediately make the whipped topping while it’s cold.

Pour the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract into the cold mixing bowl. Use a stand mixer or electric mixer to whisk for about 3-4 minutes on medium speed. Watch closely so it doesn’t get overmixed and become grainy.

Wire whisk from stand mixer covered with homemade whipped topping next to a stainless steel bowl of whipped topping on a wooden surface (vertical)

Use immediately or store in an airtight container. The whipped topping can last in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. It can also be frozen but may lose a little bit of its texture.

Recipe

Originally Published On: August 29, 2019

Wire whisk from stand mixer covered with homemade whipped topping next to a stainless steel bowl of whipped topping on a wooden surface

Whipped Topping

Stop buying storebought whipped topping and make your own in 20 minutes with 3 easy ingredients for a delicious addition to any dessert.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Freezing Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course:
Homemade Staple
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
heavy cream
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whipped topping
Servings: 8
5 from 2 votes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place a large stainless steel mixing bowl in the freezer for at least 15 minutes
  • Immediately pour the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla extract into the cold mixing bowl
  • Use a stand mixer or electric mixer to whisk for about 3-4 minutes on medium speed watching closely so it doesn’t get overmixed and become grainy
  • Use immediately or store in an airtight container
  • The whipped topping can last in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours or it can also be frozen but may lose a little bit of its texture
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Nutrition Facts
Whipped Topping
Amount Per Serving (0.25 cup)
Calories 115 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 11mg0%
Potassium 22mg1%
Carbohydrates 4g1%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 437IU9%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 19mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.

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18 thoughts on “3-Ingredient Whipped Topping from Scratch”

  1. Definitely homemade recipes are better! I’ll try to make this whipped topping! I love how delicious it looks. Also, love how simple it is to make

  2. 5 stars
    My aunt used to always make whipped topping from scratch but I never have. You make it look so easy now this year I’m determined to try your recipe and forget about the store stuff for good!

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