How to Make Fresh Whipped Cream

Impress your honey next Valentines Day or for your next dinner party by serving fluffy, fresh whipped cream alongside dessert. It's an easy way to top off the evening with an extra special touch.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Heavy whipping cream
• Hand mixer
• Powdered sugar
• Measuring spoons

1. Chill a pint of heavy whipping cream in the refrigerator. This should serve up to 6 people.

2. Pour the chilled cream into a large, sturdy mixing bowl. Position the hand mixer in the cream and turn to a low speed setting. Mix slowly until the cream begins to thicken slightly.

3. Step up the mixing speed as the cream thickens. Rotate the mixer at high speed throughout the thickening cream until peaks form.

4. Add powdered sugar by the teaspoon and fold it in with a rubber spatula until the cream is as sweetened to taste. Serve the fresh whipped cream over pie, cheesecake or any other dessert.

Tips & Warnings

• Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
• Cinnamon adds a nice flavor if you're serving apple pie or crisp.
• Fresh whipped cream is best used a few hours after it is made.
• Don't overwhip the cream.
• Add sugar carefully so the cream doesn't turn out too sweet.