Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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.