Place all ingredients in a bowl and use a hand mixer or hand blender to whip until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Other options are to use a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or a blender.
1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Store unused whipped cream in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of two tablespoons of homemade whipped cream. Actual calories will vary.*We've used both heavy cream and heavy whipping cream for this recipe. Either will work.