How to Make Easy Mason Jar Whipped Cream - RecipeFAQ (2024)

Need to make whipped cream but don’t have a mixer or whisk? Here’s how to make mason jar whipped cream in under 5 minutes!

I admit it. We often use the whipped cream that comes in cans. They’re easy and convenient and there’s no mess making whipped cream with a blender and a bowl.

But there’s an easy, no mess way to quickly make your own whipped cream with just a mason jar. And it tastes so much better than store-bought!

👩🏼‍🍳 Ingredients and equipment

You only need a few items to make mason jar whipped cream:

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream – use whipping cream with at least 30% fat content
• 1-2 tbsp of confectioners’ sugar – This adds sweetness, but confectioners’ sugar also includes a bit of cornstarch which helps the whipped cream thicken.
• Optional: 1bsp vanilla extract – for taste
• 1 mason jar with lid – Make sure the lid closes tightly as you’ll be shaking the jar vigorously.

✅ Step-by-step instructions

1. Chill your cream and mason jar

You want to make sure both the whipped cream and the mason jar you use are cold. So they should both be chilling in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before you start.

Why? Warm cream simply won’t thicken up well. And a warm jar will raise the temperature of chilled cream. Making sure everything is cold will hasten the whipping process and result in thicker, fluffier whipped cream.

2. Combine and shake

Add the cream, sugar, and optional vanilla extract to the mason jar and seal it tightly with the lid. Then shake well for 3-5 minutes. The key here is to make sure the lid is on securely, otherwise you’ll have a creamy mess on your hands.

After about 2 minutes, pause and check to see if the cream has started to stiffen. If not, keeping shaking the jar for another 2-3 minutes, checking it periodically.

You’ll know it’s ready when you start to see stiff peaks that can hold their shape. Just be careful not to over-shake it, as the whipped cream can thicken too much and turn into butter.

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⭐️ Recipe tips

Use full-fat cream

Heavy cream has at least 36% milk fat which allows it capture air bubbles as it’s whipped and thicken. The less fat the cream has, the less air it will be able to trap. That results in a looser consistency that will be more watery than whipped.

Shake well

This method requires some intense shaking, so be prepared to shake the mason jar for at least a few minutes. If you don’t see any thickeneing after the first 3 minutes or so, add a bit more confectioners’ sugar to introduce more thickening agent. After 5 minutes total, you should have fluffy, airy whipped cream.

Stay cool

Don’t forget to chill both the cream and the mason jar beforehand. This will reduce the amount of time required to shake the jar and produce a nice thick whipped cream texture.

🥧 Ways to use whipped cream

You can use this homemade whipped cream on a wide range of desserts and baked goods. Place some on these delicious Mini Brownie Bites. Add a scoop to refreshing Thin Mint Milkshakes. Or try a dollop on this decadent Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie. All recipes are up on our sister site, Urban Bliss Life right now.

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