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 cocoa powder and sugar and whip the cream one final short time.

Step 4

Spread or pipe onto desserts or fresh fruit.