Angostura Whipped Cream

Ingredients

• 6-8 dashesAngostura Aromatic Bitters
  The defining ingredient — start with six and taste
• 1 cupHeavy Cream
  Very cold — chill the bowl and whisk first
• 1/2 tspVanilla Extract
  Pure vanilla, not imitation
• 2 tbspPowdered Sugar
  Sifted to avoid lumps

Instructions

1. Chill a metal mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 10 minutes

   Cold equipment speeds whipping and produces a more stable cream

2. Pour cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl and begin whipping at medium speed
3. When the cream starts to thicken and hold faint tracks, add the sifted powdered sugar and continue whipping to soft peaks

   Soft peaks — tips curl when you lift the whisk

4. Add 6-8 dashes of Angostura Aromatic Bitters and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

   Start with 6 dashes; add the other 2 after tasting

5. Whip a final 20-30 seconds to medium peaks — stop before stiff or the cream will break

   Over-whipped cream turns grainy and eventually becomes butter

6. Spoon or pipe onto hot chocolate, pumpkin pie, espresso, or roasted fruit and serve immediately