Description
Lemon Whipped Cream is a light, fluffy, and tangy topping perfect for enhancing desserts with a fresh citrus twist. Made with heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, fresh lemon zest, and juice, this whipped cream delivers a bright lemon flavor balanced by sweetness and vanilla. It’s quick to make and ideal for adding a homemade touch to cakes, pies, or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Chill Your Equipment: Place your mixing bowl and beaters or whisk attachment in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to chill. This step ensures the cream whips more easily and achieves a better volume.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the chilled bowl and add the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mixing these ingredients together sets the base for flavorful whipped cream.
- Whip the Cream: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until soft peaks form. Watch carefully to avoid overbeating, which can cause the cream to turn into butter.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once fluffy and smooth, spoon the lemon whipped cream onto your favorite desserts. You can store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours to maintain its texture and freshness.
Notes
- Ensure all equipment is well chilled to help the cream whip properly.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the best flavor impact.
- Do not overbeat to prevent the whipped cream from turning into butter.
- This whipped cream is best used within 2 hours of preparation.
- For a less sweet version, reduce powdered sugar to 1 tablespoon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert Topping
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
