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In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, combine the heavy cream, confectioners sugar, and vanilla.
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Mix for about 1 minute, or until a creamy consistency is achieved.
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Youll know its ready when you can form stiff peaks using a spatula.
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For best results, whipped cream should be used on the same day it is made.
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Try this with Chocolate Cream Pie (page 102), Chocolate-Raspberry Delight Pie (page 107), and Candyland Pie (page 137).
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Prior to preparation, place a metal bowl in the freezer to chill for at least 15 minutes.
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Once the bowl is chilled, add 1/4 cup cooled Hot Fudge Sauce (page 191) to the basic whipped cream ingredients and prepare as directed.
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Try this with Ultimate Banana Split Pie (page 133) and Smores Delight Pie (page 145).
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Prior to preparation, place a metal bowl in the freezer to chill for at least 15 minutes.
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Once the bowl is chilled, add 1/2 cup Marshmallow Fluff to the basic whipped cream ingredients and prepare as directed.
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Try this with CoffeeHeath Bar Crunch Pie (page 118).
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Prior to preparation, place a metal bowl in the freezer to chill for at least 15 minutes.
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Once the bowl is chilled, add 2 tablespoons Kahlua (or more to taste) to the basic whipped cream ingredients and prepare as directed.
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Try this with Maple Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Streusel (page 62), and Maple Walnut Pie (page 90).
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Prior to preparation, place a metal bowl in the freezer to chill for at least 15 minutes.
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Once the bowl is chilled, add 1/2 cup maple syrup (or more to taste) to the basic whipped cream ingredients and prepare as directed.
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Achieving the correct whipped cream consistency is the trick to a perfect cream pie.
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Theres an easy way to determine exactly when your cream has reached this just-right consistency: Pull your whisk attachment (or a spatula) straight up out of the creamthe peak of the cream should hold its shape and stick tightly to the whisk.
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Once you have achieved these stiff peaks, stop beating immediately.
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Continuing to beat the cream after this point will cause it to separate and curdle.
