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martha washington's snow cream

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Recipe by
Ashley Gibson
@dragracefan83
Franklin, NC

This recipe is from "The Martha Washington Cook Book" by Marie Kimball.

method Stove Top

Ingredients For martha washington's snow cream

  • 4 c
    cream
  • 6
    egg whites
  • 4
    egg yolks
  • 6 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 3 Tbsp
    rose water
  • 6
    whole cloves
  • 1
    cinnamon stick
  • 1/2
    whole nutmeg
  • 1 pinch
    salt

How To Make martha washington's snow cream

  • 1
    Mix together the cream, sugar, rose water, salt, and unbeaten egg whites. Beat mixture with an egg beater, and as the foam rises, skim it off with a large spoon and set to drain in a strainer.
  • 2
    When as many of these "islands" have been prepared as are desired, place remaining cream in double boiler, together with the spices, and scald.
  • 3
    Add egg yolks, slightly beaten, and stir until thick. Strain into a glass dish. When cold, cover with the "snow."
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