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How to make whipped cream without heavy cream

Close-up of a smiling woman with curly dark hair sitting indoors at a cafe or restaurant.Amy Golden
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 78 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup full-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Take the milk out of the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before starting the recipe.
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  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave in 15-second intervals until almost fully melted.
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  • In a large bowl, combine the milk and melted butter. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to whisk until the mixture begins to thicken. Once combined, allow the mixture to cool in the fridge for at least 5 minutes.
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  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the mixture. Whisk again, using the mixer, until the mixture is smooth and creamy, and soft peaks form.
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  • Use the whipped cream immediately, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 12mg
Keyword whipped cream substitute, whipped cream without heavy cream
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