Yum! Or rather Yyyyyyuuuuummmmmmmmm!

I recently uncovered, or maybe the word is re-discovered, a wonderful recipe that is just too good not to share. The first time I made it I got rave reviews from my sweet family and I've gotten rave reviews every time since.  

“Your Mom is Amazing!”

“We know!”

"This is GREAT!"

Warning! After you try this you may never go back to Cool Whip again.

This recipe is from Food to Live By The Earthbound Farm Organic Cookbook by Myra Goodman. (Bethany’s birthday cake was also made from a recipe in this cookbook.)

Sweetened Whipped Cream

1 cup heavy (whipping) cream, chilled

3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1.  Chill a medium-size mixing bowl and mixer blades in freezer until ready to use (at least 20 minutes).

2.  Add the cream to the chilled bowl.  Beat the cream, using an electric mixer, starting on low and increasing the speed as the cream begins to froth.

3.  Gradually add the sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until the cream holds soft peaks, 2-3 minutes.  For the best texture, use whipped cream immediately, or refrigerate, covered for up to 1 hour.

Makes about 2 cups.

My Note: Be careful not to mix the cream for too long. If you do it will begin to separate.

A dollop of this on a bowl of fresh fruit is wonderful. It is all you need to feel like you’ve had a decadent desert. Enjoy.

blessings,

dani

 “You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you, Lord.”  –Isaiah 26:3