"jacqui{JB}" > wrote in message
. dk...
> "S'mee" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>> > 1 cup heavy cream
>> > 1/4 cup sugar
>> > 1 teaspoon vanilla
>
>> Thank you, Sheldon, that's just what I was looking
>> for! I did check Epicurious, but couldn't find anything
>> that straightforward...
>
> That is a *lot* of sugar for whipped cream, for my taste. I use a
> tablespoon or two per cup of cream, and vanilla to taste. I strongly
> suggest that you start with less and taste as you go along.
>


I agree. I think real whipped cream tastes best when it's very lightly
sweetened (of course, it depends what the cream is topping). I usually use
confectioner's sugar, but real maple syrup is good, too.

Chris