Stabilized Whipped Cream

I can't remember where I originally came upon this recipe but someone in Ireland was asking about Cool Whip in a recent newsletter and this recipe came to mind.

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin
• 4 tsp. cold water
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

Combine gelatin and cold water in a small saucepan. Let stand until thick. Place over low heat, and stir constantly until gelatin dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.

Whip cream, sugar and vanilla until slightly thickened. While beating, slowly and gradually add gelatin to the whipped cream mixture. Whip at high speed until stiff.

By Deeli from Richland, WA