Vanilla Whipped Cream for Pie

Aug 18, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Easy

A vanilla whipped cream to crown cream and custard pies. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes enough to top one 9-inch pie.

Prep 10 min

Cook —

Total 10 min

Servings 8

Diet —

Ingredients

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servings

1 ½ cups (360.0 ml)heavy cream, cold
3.0 tbsp (22.0 g)confectioners' sugar
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

In a chilled bowl, whip the cold cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed to medium peaks, 2 to 3 minutes. Don't overwhip or it turns grainy.
Spread or pipe over a completely chilled pie just before serving.

Tips

Chill the bowl and whisk for 10 minutes first; cold cream whips faster and holds longer.
Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate the topped pie and serve within 1 day.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make vanilla whipped cream for pie?

Plan on 10 minutes of prep. It makes enough to top one 9-inch pie.

How should I store vanilla whipped cream for pie?

Refrigerate the topped pie and serve within 1 day.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A vanilla whipped cream to crown cream and custard pies. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes enough to top one 9-inch pie.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

164 Calories / serving

16.0g Fat

4.1g Carbs

1.1g Protein

4.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~1312 cal · 128g fat · 33g carbs · 9g protein · 32g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 164 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 31 min·1.8 mi·~3650 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 22 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
Moderate cycling 17 min·3.4 mi
Swimming laps 23 min
Jogging 16 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
Stair climbing 15 min·~1350 steps
Dancing 27 min
Bodyweight circuit training 17 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 38 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.