Description
Ina Garten’s sweetened whipped cream elevates desserts with its luxurious, silky texture and delicate vanilla essence. Rich heavy cream whipped to perfection blends with pure powdered sugar, creating a dreamy topping you’ll want to dollop on everything from pies to fresh berries.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (177 ml) heavy cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22 ml) sugar
Flavoring:
- ¾ teaspoon (3.75 ml) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine heavy cream (236 milliliters/8 fluid ounces), granulated sugar (50 grams/), and pure vanilla extract (5 milliliters/) in the chilled bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl.
- Position the whisk attachment securely on the electric mixer, ensuring it is firmly attached and positioned to cover the entire mixture.
- Commence whipping at medium-high speed, gradually increasing to high speed within the first 30 seconds to incorporate air efficiently.
- Continue whisking, maintaining a consistent high speed, and observe the cream’s transformation from liquid to soft, billowy texture.
- Monitor the cream’s consistency closely, watching for the formation of defined peaks that stand upright when the whisk is lifted.
- Stop whipping precisely when stiff, glossy peaks form, typically requiring 3-4 minutes of continuous mixing, being cautious to avoid over-beating which could cause the cream to separate or turn grainy.
- Test the whipped cream’s readiness by turning the whisk attachment upside down; if the peaks hold their shape without drooping, the whipped cream is perfectly prepared.
Notes
- Keep everything arctic-cold for whipping magic, ensuring heavy cream and mixing bowl feel super chilled before starting your creamy adventure.
- Sugar isn’t a dump-and-go ingredient; sprinkle it gradually while whipping to guarantee silky smooth sweetness without any graininess.
- Stiff peaks are your whipped cream’s sweet spot – look for cream tips standing proudly upright without drooping, then stop immediately to prevent butter-making mishaps.
- Pure vanilla extract transforms ordinary whipped cream into an extraordinary flavor experience, delivering rich depth that artificial versions simply can’t match.
- Cornstarch or powdered sugar becomes your secret weapon for creating sturdy whipped cream that withstands warmer temperatures without compromising taste or texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (about 6g)
- Calories: 29
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 2.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 8.4mg