Crème Chantilly
Crème chantilly is whipped cream, lightly sweetened and flavoured with vanilla. It is often attributed incorrectly to the French chef François Vatel, chef to Nicolas Fouquet and later Louis II de Bourbon-Condé in the 17th century, who is claimed to have served it for the first time for a banquet at the Château de Chantilly.
Servings
1 pint
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
2
2 Tbsp sifted confectioner's (powdered) sugar
3
1–2 tsp vanilla extract, or cognac, rum, or liqueur
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
In a chilled 3-quart bowl, whip the cream until it forms soft peaks.
2
Fold in the powdered sugar and flavouring.
3
Refrigerate until ready to use.