Ingredients
Method
- Beat 1/2 cup sugar into egg yolks; add 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir in the milk slowly.
- Cook over medium heat until mixture coats a spoon, stirring constantly. Cool.
- Add dash of salt to egg whites and beat until stiff.
- Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, beat well and add to custard with vanilla.
- Mix thoroughly and chill at least 4 hours.
- Pile lightly in cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg if desired.
- Makes 6-8 servings or 15-18 appetizers.
Notes
The best!!! Mary Maxson also turned in this recipe. This is originally from Thelma Pearson.