Step 1

Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the cold heavy whipping cream on high speed. As you whisk, you'll notice that the cream will begin to get bubbly and then thicken.

Step 2

Keep on whisking until it is thick enough that it doesn't collapse when you lift up the whisk or place some on a spoon.

Step 3

After this happens, add the sugar and vanilla and give the chantilly cream one final short whisk.

Step 4

Spread or pipe onto desserts or fresh fruit.