Chantilly Cream

Chantilly cream takes its name from the château of Chantilly outside Paris, where the famous chef Vatel worked in the mid-1800s. The only difference between Chantilly cream and sweetened whipped cream is the addition of vanilla in the form of sugar, powder, or extract. Chantilly cream should have a light and fluffy texture and therefore should be made with heavy whipping cream rather than manufacturing cream, which has a higher fat content.