Ingredients

  • 1/4 ounce unflavored gelatin (1 packet)
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 17 -20 ladyfingers
  • garnish with fresh fruit such as strawberry, peaches, berries, slivered almonds

Method

  • Sprinkle gelatin over cold water in a small saucepan; let stand 1 minute.
  • Cook over low heat until gelatin dissolves; cool slightly.
  • Beat egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl at medium speed until thick and lemon colored. Stir in bourbon.
  • Gradually add dissolved gelatin; stirring constantlly.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold into yolk mixture.
  • Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form. Fold into the egg mixture. Split ladyfingers in half; line 3 quart glass bowl with ladyfingers. Pour in filling; cover and chill at least 8 hours.
  • Garnish with fruit if desired.