Whipped Cream

Advocate staff photo by HEATHER MCCLELLANDWhipped Cream, stabilized with sugar and spiked with a hint of almond, is the perfect topping for holiday desserts.

Advocate-Tested Recipe

Whipped Cream

Makes 3 to 4 cups. Recipe is by Beth Colvin.

2 cups heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. almond extract

Whip the cream in the bowl of a stand mixer until frothy and just starting to thicken. Continue whipping while slowly adding the sugar, then add the almond extract. Whip until stiff peaks form. Serve cool.