Strawberry Whipped Cream

The amount of whipped cream being made in my home has escalated quickly! To be honest, I'm kind of disappointed that I've wasted so many years buying the canned kind. For one, it's ridiculously easy to make. Less than 10 minutes and you've got the perfect whipped topping. And second, it's way cheaper this way! We can usually take a pint of heavy cream and use 1/4 of it for whipped cream and turn the rest into homemade butter!

For the strawberry flavored whipped cream you'll need heavy whipping cream, sugar and strawberry preserves! This can be made with any flavoring you'd like, which makes it the perfect accompany to cakes, cookies or a fresh ice cream topping.

In a stand mixer (or with a hand mixer) begin by whipping the cream on high speed, it'll begin to aerate and double in volume. Add in the sugar and continue to whip until peaks are forming. Toss in the preserves. Whip until everything is combined and enjoy!

For my family, I generally use 1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream, up to 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup preserves! It was more than enough for everyone to eat excessive amounts off a spoon.