Kittencal's Perfect Whipped Cream Method

• very cold heavy whipping cream (35%)1 cup
• sifted confectioners' sugar↗3 -4 tablespoons
• pure vanilla extract (optional but good to add in)↗1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place a glass or stainless steel bowl and the mixer beaters in the fridge for at least 1 hour or even 24 hours.

2. 2

   Meanwhile place the whipping cream in the coldest section of your refrigerator or you can freeze for 15 minutes (set a timer so you will remember to remove from the freezer DO NOT allow the cream to freeze).

3. 3

   Pour the very cold whipping cream into the chilled bowl; beat on high speed of an electric mixer until just beginning to thicken (do not add in any confectioners sugar or vanilla until the cream has slightly thickened).

4. 4

   Using a spoon sprinkle the sifted confectioners sugar over the cream then add in the vanilla; and continue beating until soft peaks form stopping the mixer every minute to scrape down the sides of the bowl (beating time will depend on the mixer you are using, hand mixers generally take slightly longer).

5. 5

   Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

6. 6

   It is recommended to use the whipped cream the same day it is made.