Snow Pudding with Custard

Directions

Snow pudding

1. Soak gelatin in cold water, dissolve in boiling water – add sugar and lemon juice – strain and cool.
2. Occasionally stir mixture and when thick enough to hold mark of spoon, beat until frothy.
3. Add egg whites beaten stiff and continue beating until stiff enough to hold its shape.
4. Pour in mold, cool.

Custard

1. Beat eggs slightly, using a fork.
2. Add sugar and salt, stir constantly adding milk gradually.
3. Cook in double boiler – continue stirring until mixture thickens, when a coating is formed on the spoon.
4. Strain immediately, add vanilla and chill.