Ingredients

1/2 cup heavy cream 

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon creme fraiche 

Scant 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 

1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 

Preparation

Place the bowl of an electric mixer in the freezer until chilled. Return to mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and add cream, creme fraiche, sugar, and vanilla seeds; beat until stiff peaks form. Use immediately or transfer to an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to use; rewhisk before using.