# Homemade Whipped Cream (Without Heavy Cream)

An innovative method to create homemade heavy cream substitute from just whole milk and butter, which can then be whipped to perfection.

- Category: Dessert
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 10 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, diced
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

## Instructions

1. Combine whole milk and unsalted, diced butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
2. Heat in the microwave until the butter is completely melted, being careful not to let the mixture boil.
3. Pour the hot mixture into a high-speed blender and blend on high speed for 4 minutes to emulsify.
4. Pour the emulsified mixture back into a bowl and let it cool down to room temperature, stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
5. Place cling wrap directly over the surface of the cream and refrigerate for a few hours until thoroughly chilled.
6. Once cold, whip the mixture with an electric hand mixer until thick and billowy.

## Equipment

- bowl
- microwave
- high-speed blender
- electric hand mixer
- cling wrap

## Tips

- Use a high-speed blender for the emulsification step.
- An immersion blender may work, but be careful of splatter.
- You can make the cream the day before and leave it overnight.
- Use as regular heavy cream for cooking, or whip it for desserts.
- Avoid whipping too long as it may separate the fat.
- Add optional vanilla or sugar to taste after whipping.

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=022s1hYhfcE
- Creator: Bigger Bolder Baking with Gemma Stafford
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a0028234-0da5-4756-9fbf-bf1df903dbd7
- Extracted: 2026-11-07

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