Whipped cream is a simple and delicious topping for cakes, pies, fruits, and other desserts. To make whipped cream from scratch, you need heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. You also need a large bowl, a whisk or an electric mixer, and a refrigerator. To make whipped cream from scratch, follow these steps: - Chill your bowl and whisk or beaters in the freezer for at least 15 minutes. This will help the cream whip faster and hold its shape better. Pour cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl and add sugar and vanilla extract to taste. - Start whisking or beating the cream on low speed and gradually increase the speed as the cream thickens. - Stop whisking or beating when the cream forms soft peaks that hold their shape when you lift the whisk or beaters. - Do not overwhip or underwhip the cream, as this can make it grainy or runny. - Use your whipped cream immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.