Stabilized Whipped Cream
Master the art of making stabilized whipped cream with this easy recipe. Enjoy long-lasting, perfectly whipped cream on all your favorite treats. Follow the instructions using gelatin or instant clear jel.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons very cold water
- 2 cups heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, more or less, to taste
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or other flavoring
Instructions
- Start with chilled mixing bowl and beaters.
- Put the unflavored gelatin in a microwave safe bowl or 1-cup measure. Add the 2 tablespoons of cold water and let stand for 5 minutes. Put the solidified gelatin in the microwave and microwave for about 4 to 5 seconds at a time until it becomes liquid.
- Beat the cream until slightly thickened. Beat in the confectioners' sugar then the vanilla and continue beating until thick and almost to soft peaks.
- Add the liquid gelatin mixture and continue beating to stiff or near-stiff peaks.
- Refrigerate until serving time.
Notes
If you have extra whipped cream, freeze it! Line a baking sheet with wax paper. Spoon or pipe whipped cream onto the wax paper in serving-size portions. Freeze, then transfer to a plastic freezer bag or freezer container.
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