When compared to store-bought whipped topping found in the freezer section, homemade whipped cream tastes much better. Additionally, it’s quick and simple to prepare, requiring only a few basic ingredients and a short amount of time.
How to Make Whipped Cream…
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. With a whisk, slowly begin to blend the ingredients. After a minute, start vigorously whisking the mixture.
Although I personally prefer using a hand held mixer, props to my grandmother who always whipped cream by hand when I was growing up! This method is great if you have plenty of preparation time and want to get in a good wrist/arm workout.
How I Discovered the Best Method for Making Whipped Cream
Here’s what happened: I was creating a recipe for a no-bake pie, and I knew the best device to put the crust and filling together would be my food processor. I stopped whipping the cream for the billowy topping of my pie. I wondered if I could simply add the cream to the processor. I decided to give it a shot in an effort to save myself the trouble of pulling out my stand mixer and dirtying another bowl, and I was utterly unprepared for how well it would work: My cream was whipped in two minutes, my pie was topped, and I had only soiled one bowl. I was in love.
Now, lest you doubt my ability to assess whipped cream and the “process” (pun intended) necessary to put it together, rest assured that this was by no means my first experience whipping cream. In fact, I took an excessive amount of time making whipped cream when I was writing my cookbook, Icebox Cakes, a few years ago. It appears prominently in almost every icebox cake, as you might imagine.
Granted, making homemade whipped cream is not particularly challenging. But it’s fair to say that after making quarts of it almost every day for several months, I came out of the recipe testing process as something of a whipped-cream expert. By the time I submitted my manuscript, I could practically make whipped cream with just my eyes closed thanks to my stand mixer.
In conclusion, when I say that a food processor is the better tool, I am speaking from experience (and, to be honest, I am kicking myself for not using it when I was writing my book). But I digress). Here’s why using a food processor to whip cream is such a brilliant idea:
What You’ll Need
Heavy whipping cream, powdered or granulated sugar, and vanilla extract (optional but highly recommended) are required to make whipped cream from scratch. Granulated sugar works just fine, but if you’re using more than a few tablespoons of sugar, I suggest using powdered sugar to prevent a gritty whipped cream.
FAQ
Which blade is used for whipping cream?
Use your stand mixer or handheld mixer’s whisk attachment. These incorporate air very quickly into the cream. You can chill the bowl, beaters, and whisk if you like, but I don’t find that it significantly reduces the time when compared to hand whipping.
Can you whisk in a food processor?
Using a food processor, you can also whisk, knead, and combine. You attach the kneading blade to the bottom of the bowl, which results in a slightly less thorough kneading of the dough than with a stand mixer. Its power is usually also somewhat lower.
Can I make whipped cream in a blender?
Method for Whipping Cream: Vitamix or Other High-Speed Blender I followed the directions on the Vitamix website and added the cream, sugar, and vanilla extract all at once to the container. I began at speed level 1, gradually increased the speed to level 3, and within 30 seconds, reached a soft and creamy whipped texture.
Can you whip cream in a mini food processor?
A mini food chopper is a miniature food processor. It has a single chopping blade and can hold about two cups. It has one speed. I utilize mine to chop nuts, puree bananas, chop onions, make whipped cream, and more.
