If using the vanilla bean: Pour the cream into a medium bowl. Scrape the vanilla bean seeds into the cream and whisk together. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
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Pour the cream through a fine mesh sieve into the chilled bowl of the stand mixer.
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Whisk the cream on medium-low for a few minutes until it starts to thicken. Add the maple syrup.
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Increase the speed to medium high and continue to whisk until the cream thickens to your liking.
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Use immediately or refrigerate and use within a few hours. (If you made the cream very thick it will last a few days.)