Summary
Yield | |
---|---|
Source | Mrs. Sheahan (1970) |
Prep time | 12 hours |
Cooking time | 30 minutes |
Total time | 12 hours, 30 minutes |
Ingredients
1 T
gelatin 1⁄4 c
cold water 4
eggs (separated) 1 c
sugar (divided) 1 T
lemon juice (1 lemon) 1 cn
crushed pineapple (8 1/2 oz.) 1 pn
saltInstructions
Butter an 8 x 12-inch Pyrex dish. Break up cake and spread 1 inch thick on bottom of dish. Soak 1 tablespoon gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Using double boiler, beat 4 egg yolks well. Add 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, crushed pineapple and a pinch of salt. Mix and cook until thickens and coats spoon. Add gelatin; mix well. Let cool. Beat egg whites. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar. Fold into cooled mixture. Pour this mixture over cake. Place in refrigerator overnight. Serve with whipped cream, nuts and cherry.