Whipped Cream

Ingredients - makes approximately 2C

• 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
• 4 teaspoon cold water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sifted confectioners sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a small pan, combine gelatin and cold water; let stand until thick.
2. Place over low heat, stirring constantly, just until the gelatin dissolves.
3. Remove from heat; cool (do not allow it to set).
4. Whip the cream with the icing sugar, until slightly thick.
5. While slowly beating, add the gelatin to whipping cream.
6. Whip at high speed until stiff.