How to Make Real Whipped Cream

Don't use icky whipped cream from the store! Whipped cream is actually a nutritious addition to any treat when made from scratch. It's so easy to make, you'll wonder why you hadn't done so all along!

Author: Kelly the Kitchen Kop

Ingredients

2 cups cold real cream sometimes called, “whipping cream” — raw cream is best, but I usually buy cream from pastured cows at the health food store — especially avoid anything ultra-pasteurized!
2 teaspoons organic vanilla
1/2 cup organic powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whip cream until it starts to thicken. Using a cold bowl and cold beaters helps it to thicken more quickly (just throw them in the freezer for a few minutes). Add the rest of the ingredients and whip more until it's the consistency you want. Taste test to see if it needs more sugar. (See how little you can get by with and still have it taste good to your family – it will depend on what you’re putting it on.)
This only takes a few minutes. Do not over-whip or it will turn into butter. Trust me. Get it just to where it is nice and whipped, and turn the mixer off!