Add heavy whipping cream to a bowl or stand mixer. Mix on medium-high until soft peaks form.
Add sugar and vanilla. Whip on medium-high just until stiff peaks form. Do not overbeat.
Serve with your favorite dessert or breakfast item.
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Notes
Heavy cream doubles when it is whipped (ex. 1 cup of whipping cream yields 2 cups of whipped cream). You can double this recipe, and more, if you need more whipped cream.