Almendrado

Almendrado

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/4 cup boiling water
• 6 egg whites
• 1/2 cup sugar
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• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• pinch of salt
• red and green food coloring

Directions

Soak gelatin in cold water. Add boiling water to dissolve; cool mixture. Beat egg whites stiff, but not dry. Gradually add sugar and gelatin mixture alternately to egg whites. Beat at high speed. Add vanilla, almond extract and salt. Whip thoroughly. Divide into 3 parts. Delicately tint 1 part green and 1 pink. Leave third part white. Spoon into 2 qt. glass dish or mold by layers. Chill for at least 4 hours.

Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp. cold milk
• 3 cup milk, scalded
• 1/2 cup sugar
• pinch salt
• 6 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Directions

In saucepan, mix cornstarch and cold milk. Add scalded milk, sugar and salt. Boil until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened - about 1 minute. Add vanilla and almond extracts. Cool and refrigerate. To serve, slice Almendrado and top with sauce.

By Robin from Washington, IA