A gelatin-set molded dessert featuring canned shredded pineapple and stiffly beaten egg whites, finished with whipped cream. According to the recipe, when molded and sliced, the dessert naturally settles into three distinct shaded layers.
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PINEAPPLE PUDDING
[Series prepared and photographed by
Miss Nellie Dot Ranché.]
Pineapple Pudding
One can of shredded pineapple, one-fourth
box of gelatine, five eggs, whites only, one pint
of whipped cream, one pint of water, one cup of
sugar. Drain the sirup from the fruit, pour one-
half the water over the gelatine and allow to
stand thirty minutes, then pour in the sirup,
sugar, and remaining water into the gelatine,
place on the fire and allow to come to a boil,
only; pour over the eggs (which have been
whipped stiff) and fruit, beat for twenty min-
utes, mold at serving time, turn from the mold,
and cover the top with the whipped cream. This
should slice in three distinct shades.
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Public rights statementThis material was originally published in the United States in 1900 and is believed to be in the public domain in the United States. Source: Good Housekeeping 1900-07: Vol 31 Iss 1, 1900-07-01, page n38, via https://archive.org/details/sim_good-housekeeping_good-housekeeping_1900-07_31_1. Repastory is not affiliated with or endorsed by Good Housekeeping 1900-07: Vol 31 Iss 1 or its current owner. Rights may vary outside the United States.
Recipe
Ingredients
1 can shredded pineapple, shredded
1/4 box gelatine
5 egg whites, whites only
1 pint whipped cream, whipped
1 pint water
1 cup sugar
Directions
Drain the sirup from the fruit, pour one-half the water over the gelatine and allow to stand thirty minutes, then pour in the sirup, sugar, and remaining water into the gelatine, place on the fire and allow to come to a boil, only; pour over the eggs (which have been whipped stiff) and fruit, beat for twenty minutes, mold at serving time, turn from the mold, and cover the top with the whipped cream. This should slice in three distinct shades.
Item type
recipe
Yield
Not stated
Timing
stand thirty minutes; beat for twenty minutes
Temperature
Not stated
Equipment
mold
Names & connections
Pineapple Puddingtopic · dish type
Source context
contributor
Series prepared and photographed by Miss Nellie Dot Ranché.
[Series prepared and photographed by
Miss Nellie Dot Ranché.]