How to whip cream

Follow these simple tips to whip thickened cream into soft or firm peaks. If it starts to look grainy, you’ve over-whipped it – try folding in some more cream.

Tip 1: Use a balloon whisk or an electric beater to whip cream. If the cream and bowl are chilled, the cream will whip more quickly.

Tip 2: For soft peaks, whisk until cream just clings when the whisk or beater is lifted. This is useful when making mixtures, such as mousse.

Tip 3: For firm peaks, continue to whisk until the cream holds firmly to the whisk or beater. This is useful for serving with desserts.