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Basic whipped cream

Basic whipped cream

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Learn how to make homemade whipped cream by following these simple steps. Perfect for topping desserts or serving with fruit.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Mahagaja, Atcovi and 8 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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This recipe guides you step-by-step through making homemade whipped cream. Whipped cream is a staple in any kitchen, and preparing it is simpler than you might think.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time5 min
  • Resting20 min
  • Total40 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodelectric hand mixer
  • Estimated cost$1.01 $0.25 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.99
  • $0.02

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 2 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Chill the bowl and whisk attachments in the refrigerator for 10 minutes. Use the whisk attachment.
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  3. Continue whipping until the cream thickens around the whisk and leaves visible streaks. Watch carefully to avoid over-whipping.
  4. Continue to whip in short bursts of 10 to 30 seconds until you reach the desired consistency, checking regularly. Stop immediately if lumps begin to form. ≈ 4 min
  5. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

The bill

Basic whipped cream

  • 250 g of thick, cold cream$0.99
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated or powdered sugar, to taste (optional)$0.02

Total$1.01

that's $0.25 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 250 g of thick, cold cream
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons of granulated or powdered sugar, to taste (optional)
  • Preferred scent (e.g., vanilla; optional)

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