Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240 mL) heavy cream, chilled
  • 2 tablespoons (25 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Place your mixing bowl and whisk/beaters in the freezer for about 10 minutes before starting.
  2. In the chilled mixing bowl, pour in the heavy cream, add sugar and vanilla extract.
  3. Using an electric mixer (or whisk), begin to whip the cream on medium speed until frothy.
  4. Increase to high speed and continue to whip until soft peaks form.
  5. Continue whipping until stiff peaks form, being careful not to overwhip.
  6. Taste the whipped cream and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar, then gently fold it in.
  7. Use immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.