Vanilla Whipped Cream

With Sheree DeLorenzo

This is a simple but very tasty way to flavor a whipped cream that can be used for desserts or as a topping for drinks. In this particular use Sheree DeLorenzo has taken the left over apples for an apple pie (which have already been seasoned with cinnamon, sugar, etc.) and served them in a martini glass with the whipped cream on top. The cream can also be flavored with coffee, chocolate, orange zest or liqueur.

Ingredients

1 quart of heavy cream
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Chill bowl and whipping attachment for one-half hour before making. Add heavy cream and sugar to the bowl and start with a stir until cream and sugar begin to mix, about 30 to 60 seconds.
2. After mixing for about a minute, add pure vanilla extract, and increase speed.
3. Watch as the cream thickens and be sure to stop when you can easily spoon out the cream. (If you continue whipping too long it will turn to a buttery substance.)

Recipe courtesy of Sheree DeLorenzo, Seaport Grille, 2009.

General Manager & Co-owner, Seaport Grille 20 plus years experience as Food & Beverage Manager and General Manager