Lightly Sweetened Whipped Cream

Make the Lightly Sweetened Whipped Cream

In a mixing bowl combine the cream, sugar, and vanilla and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes. (Chill the handheld mixer’s beaters alongside the bowl.) Whip the mixture, starting on low speed and gradually raising the speed to medium-high as it thickens, until it mounds softly when dropped from a spoon, or, if piping it, just until stiff peaks