Ambrosia Floating Island
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DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS FOR 2 FOR 4 FOR 6
1. Mix and heat slowly to boiling PET MILK 6 tablesp. ¾ cup 1¼ cups
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.