Description
A versatile and stable whipped cream frosting perfect for decorating cakes and desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Place the cold heavy whipping cream into a chilled mixing bowl.
- Beat the cream on medium speed until it begins to thicken.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed.
- Gradually increase the speed to medium-high until soft peaks form.
- While continuing to whisk, gently add in the cornstarch.
- Use the frosting immediately or cover and refrigerate it until needed.
Notes
Ensure the heavy cream is cold before whipping for the best texture. Overbeating can cause the cream to turn grainy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Whipping
- Cuisine: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 60mg