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Stabilized Whipped Cream Frosting

Thick and creamy stabilized whipped cream without any special ingredients, made in a food processor. Can be used to spread on a pie, cake or piped onto cupcakes!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream or heavy cream cold straight from the fridge
  • ¼ cup fine granulated sugar brown sugar or powdered sugar made with tapioca starch (see which sugar to choose by consulting the ‘ingredient’ section above)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract vanilla bean paste or scrapings of one vanilla bean pod
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt if using table salt, use just a pinch

Instructions

  • Set all the ingredients in a large food processor; first the cream, then the sugar, vanilla and salt.
  • Affix the top to lock the food processor then start processing on high. Let the machine run for about 60-90 seconds then stop to check it.
  • Use a rubber spatula to swoop through the mix, then lift the spatula; if the cream holds the shape you ‘swooped’ and does not drip off the spatula, it’s likely done. If not, process for about 20 seconds at a time, checking for the right thickness.
  • How quickly the cream thickens will depend on the strength of the food processor and how much is being made; if you are making half the recipe and your machine is strong, you’ll likely be done in less than two minutes. If you are making the 2 cups listed and have a standard machine, it should be done in roughly 3 minutes. If you’re making more than 2 cups, it can take up to 5 minutes. As always, do not rely on timing listed, these are general guides, instead rely on visual cues: look for the cream to hold a stiff shape and not droop off the spatula.
  • Spread over your pie, dollop onto cupcakes or shortcakes, or, use between cake layers. At room temperature the cream will last about 2 hours. If kept in the fridge, about 3 days.

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Notes

Note: makes enough to top a 9 inch pie or 8 cupcakes.
Tip: if you only need a bit of whipped cream and will be halving the recipe, you can use a mini food processor.