๐ Ingredients
- 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy cream (30โ35% fat)
- ยฝ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1ยฝ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp mascarpone or cream cheese (for stability)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, extra stability)
๐ฅ Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Chill Everything
- Place mixing bowl + beaters in the fridge for 15 minutes
๐ Cold tools = thicker, faster whipping
2. Start Whipping
- Pour cold cream into the bowl
- Beat on medium speed for 2โ3 minutes
Until it becomes slightly thick and creamy
3. Add Stabilizers
Add:
- powdered sugar
- vanilla
- mascarpone (or cream cheese)
- cornstarch (optional)
4. Whip to Perfection
- Increase to medium-high speed
- Whip until stiff peaks form
๐ Youโll know itโs ready when:
- It holds shape like in your image
- Looks smooth, glossy, and thick
5. Final Texture Check
- Should be firm but silky, not grainy
- If too soft โ whip 10โ15 seconds more
- If overwhipped โ add 1โ2 tbsp liquid cream and gently mix
๐ฐ How to Use
- Cake frosting (holds shape for hours)
- Filling for Nutella brioche
- Piping on cupcakes
- Layered desserts
๐ก Pro Tips (Important)
- Always use cold heavy cream
- Donโt overmix or it turns into butter
- Mascarpone gives a luxury bakery texture
- Keeps stable in fridge for 24โ48 hours
โก Flavor Variations
- ๐ซ Chocolate: add 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ๐ Strawberry: mix in strawberry puree
- โ Coffee: add 1 tsp instant coffee