A Mere Trifle.
- 1 quart of fresh milk.
- 5 eggs.
- 6 tablespoonfuls of sugar.
- Vanilla, or other essence, 2 teaspoonfuls.
Heat the milk to boiling, and pour, gradually, upon the beaten yolks and sugar. Put again over the fire, stir steadily for about ten minutes, or until it begins to thicken. Take it off, and while still very hot, stir in with a few light strokes half of the frothed whites. Let it get cold before flavoring it. Pour into a glass bowl. Whip the remaining whites to a méringue with a little powdered sugar. Heap upon the custard. Put bits of bright jelly, or preserved strawberries, here and there upon the snowy mass.
Second Week. Wednesday.