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Whipped cream with a side of blueberries.

Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream (Chantilly Cream)

Amber Dawn | The Host Notes
Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream is a delicate, classic indulgence loved by virtually everyone on nearly everything. (Especially crepes, cakes, and bowls of berries and fruit.) Quick tip: Double batch it and invite someone over who makes you belly laugh. Live a little.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, French
Servings 32 servings
Calories 40 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract, or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar powdered sugar, sifted to remove lumps

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the heavy whipping cream rigorously until it becomes twice as thick as when you started. Sift the confectioner’s sugar into the cream and add the vanilla bean paste or extract.
  • Whisk to combine and continue whisking until soft peaks form when you move your whisk through the cream. If you like a thicker consistency, continue to whip a bit longer until firm peaks form. Be careful not to over-whip as whipped cream turns to butter in no time at all!
  • Cover and chill until ready to serve, make this up to an hour or so prior to serving.
  • Serve over your favorite sliced fruit, pies, crepes, and cakes. It’s a really versatile staple that will come in handy on repeat. Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can make Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream in advance, but not too far ahead of serving. After an hour or so in the fridge, the liquid and solids may start to separate and you’ll lose the fluffiness. If storing for a longer period of time, place a cheese cloth or clean flour sack towel in a bowl and pour the cream over top. This allows the moisture a place to go as it separates in the cream. When ready to serve, use only the solid whipped cream, omitting the liquid, and serve in a clean bowl.
  • Did you know Chantilly cream was invented by the French in the 17th century? It's basically whipped cream with a hint of sweetness and vanilla. Sound familiar? 
  • Try serving this Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream with our family’s French pancakes or on top of my favorite Brown Sugar Nectarine Crumble. It’s tough to go wrong with this delicate topping.

Nutrition

Serving: 2TablespoonsCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 11mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 164IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.01mg
Keyword Cream Cheese Frosting, Topping, Whipped Cream
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