Snowball Dessert - egg whites

Method

• Beat whites to soft peaks, adding 1/2 cup sugar gradually. Continue beating until stiff.
• Combine milk, water and 6 tablespoons sugar in large shallow pan.
• Bring to simmer, stirring often.
• With 2 spoons form snowballs of meringue.
• Add to milk mixture.
• Poach 2 minutes.
• Turn; poach 1 more minute.
• Remove with slotted spoon; drain.
• Add 1/4 cup hot milk mixture to flour; blend well.
• Add another 1/4 cup; stir.
• Add to yolks.
• Stir this into remaining milk mixture.
• Cook until thick.
• Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
• Let cool.
• Float snowballs on top of custard. Serves 6.