Standard homemade whipped cream is made with just heavy whipping cream and sweeteners, making it convenient to make at home. There's one unique low-mess technique you may want to try the next time you make your own whipped cream.

All you need to make fresh whipped cream is a jar with a tight-fitting lid and a whisk or hand mixer. Fill the jar a fourth of the way, seal it, and shake it vigorously for up to three minutes — you can even make butter if you leave out the sugar and keep shaking.

If you don’t have a jar, you can use a stand mixer on a lower speed setting — if you use only confectioners' sugar. For a stiffer whipped cream that can hold its shape and last up to two weeks, use a food processor.