TOn Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:59:08 -0500, "cshenk"
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>> On Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 4:44:20 PM UTC-5, US Janet wrote:
>> >
>> > This was my Dad's favorite
>> >
>> > SNOW PIE
>> > Printed from COOKS.COMhttps://cooks.com/rz0g13mg
>> > 3/4 c. sugar
>> > 1 c. boiling water
>> > 1 tsp. vanilla
>> > 3 egg whites
>> > 2 tbsp. cornstarch
>> > Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add boiling water and cook until thick
>> > and clear. When cool add to egg whites that have been beaten and
>> > add vanilla. Put in pastry crust. Set in refrigerator to cool. When
>> > ready to serve cover with whipped cream sweetened and flavored with
>> > vanilla.
>> >
>> > Janet US
>> >
>> I would like to see a picture of this dessert.
>
>I'm trying to wrap my head around uncooked eggwhites added to cooled
>other things. Maybe they mean 'just a little cooled?

For an example, think of Angel Food Cake preparation. Nothig is hot
or warm there. Cooked egg whites aren't going to be able to be beaten
to peaks. Nor is the beaten mixture supposed to be cooked by the
batter.
Janet US