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Christmas: Rum Whipped Cream

Source of Recipe


From "Barefoot Contessa Foolproof"



List of Ingredients



• 1 cup cold heavy cream
  
• 3 Tbsp sugar
  
• 1 Tbsp mascarpone or crème fraîche
  
• 1 Tbsp good dark rum (such as Mount Gay)
  
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  






Instructions



1. Place the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the sugar, mascarpone, rum, and vanilla and beat on medium-high until it forms soft peaks.Serves 8 to 10
   
   






Final Comments


A dollop of mascarpone or crème fraîche in whipped cream stabilizes it so you can make it in advance and store it in the refrigerator without it separating.

If you overwhip the cream and it looks curdled, just add a little more cream and whip until it forms soft peaks.