Brown Sugar Whipped Cream

I make an intense gingerbread and want that to be the star, rather than any frosting on top of it. When I want to switch from standard whipped cream or whipped cream with ground ginger added, I make this version. It's light and sweet but doesn't detract from the main star, the cake itself.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  cup heavy cream
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, whipping cream, brown sugar and vanilla.
2. Using a hand mixer, beat on low speed until the ingredients are combined.
3. Then, increase the speed to medium high and beat until the cream is thick and holds firm peaks. (Approximately 1-2 minutes) DO NOT OVERBEAT OR IT WILL BECOME GRAINY!
4. Serve with your favorite gingerbread, bundt or pound cake.