Ina Garten Sweetened Whipped Cream

Ina Garten Sweetened Whipped Cream
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Ina Garten’s Sweetened Whipped Cream is made with cold heavy cream, sugar, and pure vanilla extract. This easy sweetened whipped cream recipe creates a delicious dessert topping that takes about 5 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

This Sweetened Whipped Cream Recipe Is From Go-To Dinner Cookbook by Ina Garten.

Ingredients Needed:

  • ¾ cup cold heavy cream
  • 1½ tablespoons sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

How To Make Sweetened Whipped Cream?

  1. Prep the Mixer: Place the cream, sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (you can also use a hand mixer).
  2. Beat to Stiff Peaks: Beat on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat, or the cream will turn into butter!
Ina Garten Sweetened Whipped Cream
Ina Garten Sweetened Whipped Cream

Recipe Tips:

  • Chill Everything for Best Results: Before you start, make sure your heavy cream and mixing bowl are both well-chilled. Cold cream whips faster and holds its shape better, so this step is key to achieving fluffy whipped cream.
  • Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly add the sugar while whipping, rather than dumping it all at once. This ensures even sweetness and prevents the cream from becoming grainy.
  • Watch for Stiff Peaks, Not Overbeaten Cream: Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks, where the peaks stand straight up without collapsing. Stop immediately to avoid overwhipping, which can quickly turn your cream into butter.
  • Pure Vanilla Extract Makes a Difference: Using pure vanilla extract gives your whipped cream a deeper, more natural flavor. Avoid imitation extracts, which can taste artificial and less fragrant.
  • Stabilize with a Small Add-In: If you need whipped cream that lasts longer or holds up in warm settings, add a teaspoon of cornstarch or a bit of powdered sugar to help stabilize it without altering the flavor.

How To Store Leftovers?

  • Refrigerate: First, let the leftover sweetened whipped cream cool until it reaches room temperature. Then, store it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Before serving, give it a gentle whisk to restore its texture if needed.
  • Freeze: Sweetened whipped cream can be frozen by placing small dollops on a baking sheet and freezing them until solid, which usually takes about 2 hours. Once frozen, transfer the dollops to an airtight container and store them for up to 1 month. Thaw the whipped cream dollops in the refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (about 6g)

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  • Calories: 29
  • Total Fat: 2.7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.7g
  • Cholesterol: 8.4mg
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Potassium: 7.2mg
  • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 1g
  • Protein: 0.2g

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Ina Garten Sweetened Whipped Cream

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: minutesRest time: minutesTotal time: 5 minutesServings:4 servingsCalories:29 kcal Best Season:Available

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Ina Garten’s Sweetened Whipped Cream is made with cold heavy cream, sugar, and pure vanilla extract. This easy sweetened whipped cream recipe creates a delicious dessert topping that takes about 5 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Prep the Mixer: Place the cream, sugar, and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (you can also use a hand mixer).
  2. Beat to Stiff Peaks: Beat on high speed until the cream forms stiff peaks. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat, or the cream will turn into butter!

Notes

  • Chill Everything for Best Results: Before you start, make sure your heavy cream and mixing bowl are both well-chilled. Cold cream whips faster and holds its shape better, so this step is key to achieving fluffy whipped cream.
  • Add Sugar Gradually: Slowly add the sugar while whipping, rather than dumping it all at once. This ensures even sweetness and prevents the cream from becoming grainy.
  • Watch for Stiff Peaks, Not Overbeaten Cream: Whip the cream until it forms stiff peaks, where the peaks stand straight up without collapsing. Stop immediately to avoid overwhipping, which can quickly turn your cream into butter.
  • Pure Vanilla Extract Makes a Difference: Using pure vanilla extract gives your whipped cream a deeper, more natural flavor. Avoid imitation extracts, which can taste artificial and less fragrant.
  • Stabilize with a Small Add-In: If you need whipped cream that lasts longer or holds up in warm settings, add a teaspoon of cornstarch or a bit of powdered sugar to help stabilize it without altering the flavor.
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