Angel Food Mousse
- 1 average size angel food cake, broken into pieces
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 c. sugar
- 2 c. milk
- 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 c. water
- 1 small can crushed pineapple, include juice
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/2 c. salted, chopped pecans toasted in butter in small skillet
- 1 pt. whipping cream (whipped) or Cool Whip
- Cook egg yolks, sugar and milk until hot.
- Soak gelatin in water.
- Add to custard just enough for gelatin to melt.
- Chill until it jiggles but not set.
- Add pineapple, lemon juice, pecans and whipped cream.
- Stiffly beat egg whites and fold into custard. Butter 9 x 13 x 2-inch Pyrex dish.
- Make a layer of cake and top with layer of custard.
- Repeat layers as necessary.
- Top with whipped cream or Cool Whip.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries on top.
- Can freeze if you wish.
- This is a delightful dessert for Easter.
- Serves 12 to 16.
cake, eggs, sugar, milk, unflavored gelatin, water, pineapple, lemon juice, pecans, whipping cream
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=562081 (may not work)