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How to Make Whipped Cream for One

Whip up a single serving of whipped cream in just 2 minutes. 
By Published Oct. 17, 2022

From a moderate scoop to a hefty mound, whipped cream makes food better. Its cool airiness adds a creamy boost to every bite, and can top everything from an easy berry cake to a salted caramel apple milkshake or ice cream pie. 

But making it at home requires a lot of elbow grease, or the aid of a stand mixer. And if you have leftovers (which you always do!) all that homemade whipped cream can go from delicious to deflated in a matter of hours. 

What if you could make just enough for that last slice of Deep-Dish Apple Pie in the fridge? 

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If you have a mason jar with a lid, you can.

Whipped cream for one takes just 2 minutes (seriously!) and requires no special equipment. All you do is put the ingredients in a mason jar, screw on the lid tightly, and shake until—voilà!—you have whipped cream.

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In the time it takes to warm up another helping of Caramel Dumplings or whip up an easy batch of No-Bake Apple Crisp for One you could have a fresh serving of whipped cream to dollop on top. 

Here’s how to do it.

Whipped Cream for One

  • ¼ cup heavy cream, chilled
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract


Combine all ingredients in a 1- or 2-cup mason jar. Close lid tightly, then shake jar until cream is thickened and holds its shape on a spoon, about 2 ­minutes. Serve. 

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