
A historical dessert from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913). Serve the moment it is taken from the oven.
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Beat the whites of the eggs to a stiff froth and gradually beat the flavoring and sugar into them
When well beaten add the yolks and, lastly, the whipped cream
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Have a dish holding about one quart slightly buttered
Pour the mixture into this and bake just twelve minutes
Serve the moment it is taken from the oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Beating egg whites before adding yolks creates maximum volume through protein unfolding and air incorporation, while the sugar stabilizes the foam by dissolving into the protein matrix. The whipped cream adds fat that tenderizes the structure and creates a custard-like interior. The brief 12-minute bake at high heat sets the proteins just enough to hold the soufflé-like structure without deflating it, creating a dramatic puff that must be served immediately before the air pockets collapse.
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