1tablespoonsugargranulated or confectioners', optional
Instructions
In a cold mixing bowl, add the cream and, if using, the sugar. Start beating on low speed.
As the cream starts to thicken, increase to medium speed and beat until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes.
Stop and lift the whisk with cream on it to test the thickness, and continue beating for 30 second to 1 minute to reach desired thickness (typically stiff peaks are best). Peaks that fall and dissolve are soft peaks; peaks that stand but begin to fall are medium peaks; peaks that