Stiff Whipped Cream

Sweetened double cream whisked to soft or stiff peaks for topping cakes, desserts, and puddings.

General General Vegetarian Vegetarian Gluten-free Gluten-free No-cook No-cook Sauce Sauce

Ingredients

Method

  1. Chill the equipment

    Chill the bowl and whisk for 5 minutes to 10 minutes if you can.
  2. Combine the cream

    Pour in the cold double cream. Add icing sugar and vanilla.
  3. Whisk to peaks

    Whisk until it forms soft peaks for a spoonable cream, or stiff peaks if you want it to hold its shape. Stop as soon as it looks thick and billowy; if you keep whisking, it can turn grainy and start becoming butter.

Notes

Use 1 to 2 tablespoons icing sugar, to taste. Vanilla extract is optional.