Stabilized Whipped Cream Icing

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Course : Frostings
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2 cups
 

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin
4 teaspoons cold water
1 cup heavy whipping cream -- (at least 24 hours old and very cold)
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
 

Preparation:

Combine gelatin and cold water in small saucepan. Let stand until thick. Place over low heat, stirring constantly just until gelatin dissolves. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Whip cream, sugar and vanilla until slightly thickened. While beating slowly, gradually add gelatin to whipped cream mixture. Whip at high speed until stiff.