Gypsy

Authentic Version. This dessert was served to General Robert E. Lee and
his
staff at the last meeting of the Confederacy at the Burke Stark House in
Abbeville, SC.

This dessert is especially lovely when made in a trifle [or punch] bowl.

2 packages of lady fingers*
1- 8 oz. container of cool whip (or you may use real whipping cream)
1 package of slivered almonds
1 quart of whole milk
3 eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon Butter Flavoring
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 cup Sherry

Beat eggs and sugar together in a heavy boiler. Scald milk and add to egg
mixture. Stir constantly over medium to low heat until mixture thickens.
Remove from heat, add flavorings. Cool slightly and refrigerate, covered.
Let mixture get very cold. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup Sherry. Taste mixture and
add more to taste. The Lady Fingers are together like a sandwich,
therefore pull the two layers apart. Next make a layer of single lady
fingers, custard mixture, Cool Whip, sprinkle slivered almonds on top.
Then start over, with layer of lady fingers, custard, Cool Whip, and
Almonds. The top layer should be the Cool Whip and almonds. Save some of
the lady fingers to use around the top of the bowl. When about 1/2 to 3/4
of the way through layering, put the lady fingers around the inside of the
bowl with the pretty side to the outside of the bowl. Then I continue
layering. Cover tightly and place in refrigerator over night so all the
flavors with mix together.

* Pound Cake may be substituted

Submitted by Nita Holleman

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