Spanish Cream
- 1 envelope Knox unflavored gelatine
- 1/3 c. sugar
- 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. cold milk
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
- Soften gelatine in cold milk in top of double boiler.
- Place over boiling water.
- Add sugar and salt.
- Stir until gelatine and sugar are thoroughly dissolved.
- Slowly pour small amount of hot mixture over slightly beaten egg yolks.
- Return to double boiler and cook over hot, not boiling, water, stirring constantly, until mixture coats spoon.
- Remove from heat.
- Add vanilla.
- Fold gelatine mixture into stiffly beaten egg whites.
- Chill until firm. (This will separate and form a jelly on the bottom and a custard on top.)
- Serve with whipped cream, sliced oranges or any fruit you like.
unflavored gelatine, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, cold milk, salt, egg whites
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1014222 (may not work)