Recipe

How to Make Whipped Cream in a Mason Jar

By Caitlyn Heter at Temple University

This is probably the easiest recipe I’ve ever seen: measuring isn’t critical, it takes about 2 minutes, and all you need is a jar and 3 basic ingredients. Also, a little bit of arm strength (it’s a shaker).

This homemade whipped cream is a great topper for iced coffee, because it’s just cream and sugar – if some gets stirred in, it’ll just make your coffee creamier.

Mason Jar Whipped Cream

  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes (shaking)
  • Total Time: 3 minutes
  • Servings: 3
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1-2 teaspoon powdered sugar
  • A few drops of vanilla extract

Photo by Caitlyn Heter

Step 1

Add all the ingredients to the mason jar and secure the lid.

#SpoonTip: Chill your jar ahead of time to speed up the whipping process.

GIF by Caitlyn Heter

Step 2

Shake the jar for 2-3 minutes – the harder you shake, the faster the cream will be whipped.

You’ll know it’s done when the splashing sound in the jar fades to a fluffier, airy noise. Check on the cream, and if it needs to be thicker just close the lid and keep on shaking.

GIF by Caitlyn Heter

Step 3

Use to top fresh fruit, coffee, ice cream, or anything you want. Enjoy!

GIF by Caitlyn Heter

Here are 3 other Mason jar recipes that you HAVE to try: