Put the bowl of a standing mixer or a large mixing bowl into the refrigerator to chill for at least 15-30 min
Add whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to the chilled bowl of a standing mixer.
Use the wire whisk attachment to a standing mixer, or a hand-held mixer, and beat the ingredients together, starting on a low speed and increasing to high slowly as it begins to firm up.
Beat for 60-90 seconds until stiff peaks form. stop halfway through to scrape down the sides of the bowl