Step 1

Pour the heavy whipping cream into the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Or into a large bowl if you're making with a hand mixer.

Step 2

Add powdered sugar and vanilla or whichever flavoring you've chosen. Whip on high for a few minutes. Do not walk away! The cream whips quickly and if over-whipped will become curdled and lose it's silky texture.

Step 3

You'll know the cream is done when soft peaks are formed by as the whisk/beater is raised.