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A wooden bowl filled with German whipped cream next to a golden spoon and napkin.

German Whipped Cream (Schlagsahne)

Caro Jensen
Schlagsahne: German whipped cream with vanilla and sugar, ideal for desserts, drinks, and cream cakes, like Black Forest cake.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine German
Servings 12 servings
Calories 74 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a medium chilled mixing bowl, pour in the 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 2 tbsp icing sugar.
    2 tbsp icing sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 cup heavy cream
  • Begin whipping the cream using an electric mixer on low speed to fully combine all ingredients. Increase the mixer speed to high and continue whipping. Watch closely as the cream thickens, making sure not to overwhip. It should form stiff peaks that hold their shape.
  • Taste the whipped cream and adjust the sweetness or vanilla flavor if needed by adding more icing sugar or vanilla extract. Serve immediately.

Notes

Check out the cream-colored box in the recipe for more tips on how to make this German whipped cream, aka Schlagsahne.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 19mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 292IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.02mg
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