Whipped Cream Topping

Ingredients

1 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)

1/2 teaspoon agar powder (optional)

Cooking Directions

Pour 1 cup of cold whipping cream in a cold mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer (or a hand whisk) until the peaks are soft. Add in the vanilla, powdered sugar, coconut extract and agar powder. Then beat until the peaks are stiff. Place the mixing bowl in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve (I recommend at least 30 minutes for pie toppings, but it you are putting it on fruit, it can be served immediately).

Cooking Notes

The agar acts as a thickening agent. It is not necessary, but helpful if you want the topping to stand up.

The colder the bowl, the better.