Stabilized Whipped Cream

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve gelatin over boiling water; cool.
2. 2
   Do not let congeal. Beat 1 cup of heavy cream until frothing; add cool gelatin very slowly to the cream as you continue beating.
3. 3
   When fluffy, but not stiff, add powdered sugar and beat cream until it holds shape in soft peaks; do not beat too long.
4. 4
   Watch it carefully.
5. 5
   Will hold up hours in the refrigerator.