Heavenly Delight - Isabel Robinson Zachary - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

1 package of Knox unflavored gelatin

1/4 c. cold water

2 c. crushed butter cookies

2 c. milk

2 eggs

1/2 c. sugar

pinch of salt

1 t. vanilla

1 c. heavy whipping cream   

Set one package of Knox plain gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water and let sit until thickened. Roll and crush 2 cups butter cookies. Place 1 1/2 cups of cookie crumbs in bottom of 8-8-2 square serving dish. Set aside.

Heat 2 cups of milk to lukewarm. Separate 2 eggs. To the yokes add 1/2 cup sugar and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add to lukewarm milk and cook, stirring constantly for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and add softened gelatin and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside to cool until thickened. Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat 1 cup heavy cream until stiff. Fold both egg whites and whipped cream into the custard mixture. Pour over cookie crumbs in the dish pour the rest of the cookie crumbs over the top. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.