Stabilized Whipped Cream

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons gelatin
4 teaspoons cold water
1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

1. Combine gelatin and cold water. Place over hot water bowl, stirring constantly, just until the gelatin dissolves.
2. Whip the cream, and add confectioner's sugar.
3. Add gelatin mixture and vanilla extract.
4. Continue whipping until the gelatin is incorporated.

Lovely firm texture and beautifully spreadable. Can put in piping bag for decorating!