Whipped Cream

Directions

1. 1
   With an electric mixer, or by hand with a whisk and stainless steel bowl, whip the cream until it begins to mound and hold its shape.
2. 2
   Whisk in 1 tablespoon sugar and the vanilla.
3. 3
   Taste, then add the additional tablespoon of sugar if you wish.
4. 4
   Whip until the cream forms soft, droopy peaks.
5. 5
   If you whip the cream in advance and store it in the refrigerator, it may separate as it sits.
6. 6
   A light whisking will bring it back.