Step 1

Place metal bowl and beaters in freezer or refrigerator until cold.

Step 2

Remove bowl and beaters from freezer/refrigerator. Add cold heavy whipping cream to the cold bowl. Beat cream with the cold beaters until cream starts to thicken.

Step 3

When cream just starts to thicken, slowly add sugar and peppermint extract. Continue beating until soft peaks form. Beat in a few drops of red or pink food coloring if desired. Use as desired.