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Crispy waffles topped with sweet vanilla chantilly cream and fresh berries.

The Ultimate Crema Chantilly Recipe

A classic French chantilly cream recipe. This sweet, cloud-like crema chantilly takes only 10 minutes and 3 ingredients. Perfect for topping pies, waffles, or using as a delicate frosting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: French
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Ice cold
  • 3 tbsp Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Or scraped seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Metal or glass (must be chilled)
  • 1 Electric mixer  Hand mixer or stand mixer with whisk attachment

Method
 

  1. Chill Your Equipment: Place your metal or glass mixing bowl and the whisk attachments into the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes before you start making your crema chantilly. Warm equipment will melt the fat in the cream.
  2. Combine the Ingredients: Pour your ice-cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Add the powdered sugar and the pure vanilla extract.
  3. Whip the Cream: Using your mixer, begin beating the mixture on medium speed to prevent splashing.
  4. Watch the Peaks: As the cream thickens, watch for the whisk leaving trails. Stop whipping for soft peaks, or continue for a few more seconds until stiff peaks form. Do not over-whip!

Notes

  • Troubleshooting (Fixing over-whipped cream): If your cream looks grainy and curdled, simply pour in 1 to 2 tablespoons of un-whipped, cold heavy cream. Use a silicone spatula to gently fold the liquid cream into the over-whipped batch until it smoothes out.
  • Storage: You can store your crema chantilly in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. If it deflates slightly, give it a quick whisk by hand to bring it back to life.