This whipped cream recipe is not only quick but lots of fun, too. Each time you stir in a tablespoon of sugar, you get to taste the cream. For those of us who are blessed with a sweet tooth, the sampling can go on for quite a while – and we love it!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Makes: 1-1/2 cups
Ingredients:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1. Pour the cream in a 1-quart mixing bowl.
2. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the cream until stiff peaks form.
3. Gradually stir in the sugar, one tablespoon at a time, tasting after each addition.
4. When the whipped cream reaches desired sweetness, do not add any more sugar.
5. Use whipped cream to garnish desserts such pastries, cakes, pies, ice cream and sorbet. It can also be enjoyed as a dip or garnish for cookies or biscotti.
Note: If using a stand mixer fitted with its own bowl, let the machine do the work!
Text and Photographs ©2010 Nancy DeLucia Real
Nancy DeLucia Real is an art historian and chef. She has led culinary courses at the Italian Cultural Institute, The Getty Center and The Getty Villa and is a former member of the Culinary Historians of Southern California. Nancy's gastronomy training took place in the heart of Italy under the tutelage of her grandmother. She has taught international cuisine at Williams Sonoma and Sur la Table Stores. Nancy's art history & culinary courses are ongoing at various institutions. She also teaches private cooking classes. 
What are those confetti cookies in the background…those look fun!
Those are ready made cookies, Jen. I love their colors.
I’m a huge fan of sweetened cream – it accentuates the flavour. I find plain cream can be bland
PS. I’ll try to put something on the site allowing you to follow. I’m not very techy either!
Merci, Caked Crusader.