Make Ahead Whipped Cream - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 tsp. unflavored gelatin
1 Tbsp. cold water
1 c. heavy cream
pinch of salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. sugar (optional)

Preparation

In a small ovenproof bowl or custard cup, sprinkle gelatin over water.
Set the bowl into 1-inch of hot water in a saucepan; let stand until gelatin dissolves.
Remove bowl from the water and let the mixture cool for about 1 minute.
Whip the cream until almost stiff, then add the dissolved gelatin, salt, vanilla and sugar; continue to whip until cream is stiff.
Cover and refrigerate.
Just before serving, beat with a spoon to blend. Makes 2 1/2 cups.