Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 34 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 14 teaspoon salt
  • 1 12 cups strawberries, crushed
  • red food coloring
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Method

  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cold water; stir to dissolve over low heat.
  • Beat egg yolks; stir in cream, 3/4 sugar, salt, dissolved gelatin and crushed strawberries.
  • Tint pink with red food coloring if desired.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour into 2 freezer trays or a metal cake pan.
  • Freeze until nearly firm.
  • Turn mixture into mixing bowl and beat until almost smooth.
  • Beat egg whites into soft peaks; gradually add 2 tbsp sugar, beating into stiff peaks.
  • Gently fold egg mixture into strawberry mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  • Return to freezer trays.
  • Freeze until firm.