Ambrosia Floating Island

(Photograph above)

DIRECTIONS	INGREDIENTS	FOR 2	FOR 4	FOR 6
1. Mix and heat slowly to boiling	PET MILK	6 tablesp.	¾ cup	1¼ cups
1. Mix and heat slowly to boiling	WATER	1½ tablesp.	3 tablesp.	¼ cup
2. Stir into mixture of	slightly beaten EGG YOLKS	1	2	3
	SUGAR	1½ tablesp.	3 tablesp.	¼ cup
	SALT	few grains	few grains	⅛ teasp.
	grated ORANGE RIND	½ teasp.	1 teasp.	1½ teasp.
3. Cook over boiling water and stir until mixture thickens slightly or about		2 minutes	3 minutes	4 minutes
4. Remove from heat and stir in	ORANGE JUICE	3 tablesp.	⅓ cup	½ cup
5. Pour into shallow serving dish holding about		1 pint	1 quart	1½ quarts
6. Cover and chill.
7. When ready to serve, beat until stiff	EGG WHITES	1	2	3
8. Beat in slowly	SUGAR	2 tablesp.	¼ cup	6 tablesp.
9. Drop in 2 or 4 or 6 “islands” on top of chilled custard.
10. Top “islands” with	shredded COCONUT	¼ cup	½ cup	¾ cup
11. Garnish with orange sections if desired.