
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). It should be of the consistency of real fresh cream. Serve in a creamer.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Heat sweet milk until boiling.
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Beat together the whites of two eggs, a tablespoonful of white sugar and a piece of butter the size of a nutmeg.
Add half a cupful of cold milk and a teaspoonful of cornstarch; stir well together until very light and smooth.
Add it to the boiling milk; cook it until it thickens; it must not boil.
Set it aside to cool.
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Cornstarch gelatinizes when heated to 180-185°F, thickening the milk without requiring a full boil that would curdle the egg whites. The cold milk tempers the egg mixture, preventing the proteins from scrambling when added to hot liquid. Butter adds richness and creates an emulsion that gives body and a silky mouthfeel to this simple custard-style cream.
This cream can be made up to 2 days ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate. Whisk gently before serving to restore smoothness.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The cream will thicken further when chilled; thin with a tablespoon of milk and whisk if needed before serving. Do not freeze, as the texture will break and become grainy.
AI-generated tips from Chef Cecil's culinary database
This cream can be made up to 2 days ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate. Whisk gently before serving to restore smoothness.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The cream will thicken further when chilled; thin with a tablespoon of milk and whisk if needed before serving. Do not freeze, as the texture will break and become grainy.