WHIPPED CREAM WITH VARIATIONS

1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Attach pro whisk to mixer. Place cream in medium bowl. Beat on Speed 7 about 30 seconds, or until soft peaks form. Continuing on Speed 7, gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat about 30 seconds, or until stiff.

VARIATIONS:

AMARETTO WHIPPED CREAM:
Substitute 2 tablespoons amaretto liqueur for the vanilla.

CAPPUCCINO WHIPPED CREAM:
Add 2 teaspoons instant coffee granules or crystals to cream before whipping. Increase powdered sugar to 1/4 cup.

SPICED WHIPPED CREAM:
Add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon and 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg with powdered sugar.

Makes 16 servings (2 tablespoons per serving).
Source: KitchenAid Professional 9 Speed Hand Mixer Manual