>> source: Joy of Cooking
>> serves: 2-2.5 cups

Beat in a #chilled bowl{} with #chilled beaters{} at high or medium-high speed until thickened @cold heavy cream{1%cup}.

If desired, add and beat to the desired consistency 2 tsp to 2 Tbsp @sugar (optional){2%Tbsp}, 1 to 4 Tbsp @confectioners' sugar (optional){4%Tbsp}, or @honey (optional){2%tbsp} and @vanilla (optional){1/2%tsp}.

Use immediately.