View Large Image Whipped Cream Recipe Place the mixer mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before starting. Get ingredients: 8 oz (1 cup) whipping cream (cold) 3 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract (or other flavour) stand mixer digital scale sifter spatula small bowl 1 tbsp, 1 tsp Add to mixer mixing bowl: 8 oz (1 cup) whipping cream Attach the whisk to the mixer. Mix on low-to-medium speed until the whisk shows a slight trail in the cream, just before soft peaks form (about 6 minutes for 35% whipping dream). While mixing, sift into small bowl: 3 tbsp powdered sugar Set mixer to low speed. Add to mixer mixing bowl: powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla Mix on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (about 2 minutes for 35% whipping cream). Stop if it starts turning yellow. Do not overmix or the fat and the liquid will separate, causing the whipped cream to melt. If overmixed, add 1 tbsp to 2 tbsp cream and gently whisk manually.