Fluffy vanilla sauce

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupGranulated sugar
½cupMilk
1Egg, seperated
3tablespoonsButter
2tablespoonsFlour
½teaspoonVanilla
½cupWhipping cream
Grated nutmeg

Directions

makes about 2 cups Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Can be prepared up to three hours ahead.

In top of double boiler, combine sugar, milk, egg yolk, butter and flour. Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly, 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in vanilla.

In separate bowls, whip egg white then cream until both hold stiff peaks. Carefully fold first cream then egg white into cooled milk mixture until well combined. Spoon into serving bowl; sprinkle with nutmeg. Refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 hours.

Origin: Homemaker's Nov/Dec 1994. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, July/95.