DELICIOUS TRIFLE.
Cut up stale sponge cakes in dish, spread over with jam (raspberry preferred), then make a pint custard, (as per direction for Custard), and pour when cooked over the cakes. Let stand till cold, then spread whipped cream on top. This dish is improved by adding a little sherry or wine to the cut sponges.
EGG DRINK (Without Eggs).
Two large cups of milk; take sufficient to mix smooth 1 heaped teaspoon of Edmonds' Custard Powder. Place remainder in saucepan with 2 teaspoonfuls sugar; when it boils add mixture, stir and place immediately into glasses (grate nutmeg on top to taste).
TO MAKE A CUSTARD.
From a pint of new milk take enough to mix smooth one large dessertspoonful of Edmonds' Custard Powder, sweeten the remainder of the milk to taste (say, a heaped dessertspoonful sugar), and when the milk is boiling, pour the mixed custard into it, stir and pour immediately into jug. When cold, place in glasses (grate nutmeg on if desired).
PEAR GINGER.
- 6 ℔. pears (nearly ripe)
- 1 ℔. preserved ginger (full ℔.)
- 4 ℔s. sugar
Cut up pears, and let stand over night with sugar on, boil with ginger following day until soft.
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