Whipped Cream

Directions

1. 1
   In a stand mixer fitted with the whip attachment (or in a bowl by hand), whisk the cream on medium-high speed until it just begins to hold its shape.
2. 2
   Add the sugar and vanilla and continue to whisk on medium-high speed just until the cream mounds gently.
3. 3
   Dont whip it until it is superstiff, or it will become grainy.
4. 4
   Whipped cream is best used the same day you make it.
5. 5
   If whipped in advance, it may be necessary to rewhisk it slightly just before serving, because it tends to separate as it sits.
6. 6
   If you like specks of vanilla seed in your whipped cream, split 1/2 vanilla bean and scrape its seeds into the cream before whipping it.
7. 7
   To flavor whipped cream with a spirit such as Cognac, rum, whiskey, or Grand Marnier, fold in a few tablespoons to taste once the cream is sweetened and fully whipped.
8. 8
   You can rescue whipped cream that youve accidentally overwhipped by stirring in a few tablespoons of unwhipped cream, gently folding until the whipped cream smoothes out.