hand held electric beater or stand mixer with a whisk attachment
Ingredients
1cupheavy double cream or whipping creamcold (fresh from the refrigerator)
1tablespoonpowdered icing sugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
Instructions
Add the cream, powdered sugar and vanilla to the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Alternatively, use a large bowl and a hand held electric whisk.
Beat on medium for a minute and then on high until thickened. This will depend on your mixer, but watch for the cream to start holding shape around the beaters. Test the thickness by stopping the machine and checking for stiff peaks.