Description
This creamy and delicious strawberry whipped cream is perfect as a topping for desserts or enjoyed on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh chopped strawberries
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold (make sure it says heavy on the packaging)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a blender, add the strawberries and granulated sugar. Process until smooth. If your berries aren’t quite juicy, you may need to add a splash of water to help blend it.
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer, discarding any solids left behind. You should have 1/3 cup puree.
- Add the puree to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn down to simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the puree thickens and cooks down to 1 + 1/2 tablespoons (please measure as anything more will make the whipped cream runny). Refrigerate 15 minutes or until cold. It’s important the puree is not warm when you add it.
- In a large mixing bowl on high speed (with whisk attachment if using a 5 quart stand mixer), beat the heavy cream until it starts to thicken, about 1 minute.
- Gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla then continue beating until soft peaks form (when you pull the beater up, peaks will form then fall over), about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooled strawberry puree and vanilla then beat until stiff peaks form (when you pull the beater up, peaks will form but not fall over), another 1-2 minutes immediately.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The longer it sits, the more it’ll deflate but will still be edible.
Notes
- This whipped cream is best served fresh but can be stored for short periods.
- Ensure the strawberry puree is cold before mixing to maintain the whipped cream’s texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg