Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup milk Scalded
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoons sugar divided
  • 6 egg whites
  • Grand Marnier Liqueur as needed
  • whipped cream as needed

Method

  • Melt butter, add flour, and cook until golden.
  • Add scalded milk and cook until thick.
  • Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Beat egg yolks with 3 tablespoons sugar and combine with the cream sauce.
  • Beat 6 egg whites stiff, add 1 tablespoon sugar.
  • Fold in half the egg whites, then the other half.
  • Pour into a buttered and slightly sugared casserole.
  • Bake at 400 F for 20 minutes.
  • Serve with 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier added to 2 tablespoons whipped cream, or pour over lighted Grand Marnier-or both.