Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 envelope plain gelatin
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 c. cold water
  • 1/2 pt. whipping cream
  • 3 beaten egg whites
  • 1 small angel food cake
  • another 1/2 pt. whipping cream

Method

  • Dissolve gelatin in cold water and set aside.
  • Combine egg yolks, sugar, salt and milk.
  • Cook in double boiler until mixture coats the spoon. Stir in gelatin.
  • Cool.
  • Fold in 1/2 pint whipping cream.
  • Butter a 9 x 13 pan.
  • Crumble or slice cake and line pan with half.
  • Spread half of custard on top.
  • Cover with remaining half of cake and custard.
  • Whip other 1/2 pint of cream; spread over filling.
  • Garnish with cherries or shaved chocolate. Refrigerate.
  • Keeps well.
  • Serves 12.