Stabilized Whipped Cream is easy to make, gelatin-free, and perfect to use for a variety of desserts. It holds its' shape well, has a rich, creamy taste, and is a great alternative for Cool Whip in many recipes.
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Ingredients
4ouncescream cheesesoftened for at least an hour at room temperature
⅓cuppowdered sugar
1 ½teaspoonspure vanilla extract
1cupheavy whipping cream
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla until soft and creamy.
Transfer to a small bowl.
In the mixing bowl (you don't have to clean it), beat the heavy whipping cream just until soft peaks form. You'll want them to collapse, not stand up.
Add the cream cheese by distributing it in thirds around the mixing bowl.
Beat until stiff peaks are formed.
Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
This recipe makes about 3 cups, and nutritional value is calculated for 1 cup.