Whipped Cream Icing I

Ingridients

1 (.25 ounce) package unflavored gelatin

4 teaspoons cold water

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1/2 teaspoon clear imitation vanilla extract

Directions

Mix gelatin and cold water in a small saucepan, and let the mixture stand until gelatin thickens. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until gelatin dissolves. Remove from heat, and let cool; do not let set.

Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until slightly thickened. Continue beating slowly, while gradually adding the gelatin. Whip at high speed until stiff.