Step 1

Pour heavy whipping cream into a mixing bowl.  (If you using a hand mixer, make sure the bowl has high sides because the cream will splash quite a bit initially. I've found using the whisk attachment helps a lot!)

Step 2

Beat on medium speed just until soft peaks are formed.

Step 3

Add sugar and continue mixing until stiff peaks form.

Step 4

Stir in vanilla.

Step 5

Store refrigerated.