Here are pages 9, 10, 11 and 12 of of the vintage recipe booklet: Fabulous Foods That Are Fun To Fix that was published by Knox Gelatine, Inc., in 1961.
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Bavarian Cream
WHIPPED CREAM MIXTURE–SERVES 6
259 CALORIES A SERVING
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, separated
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
- Mix gelatine, 1/4 cup of the sugar and salt thoroughly in top of double boiler.
- Beat egg yolks and milk together. Add to gelatine mixture.
- Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until gelatine is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Chill to unbeaten egg white consistency.
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat in remaining sugar. Fold in gelatine mixture.
- Fold in whipped cream. Turn into a 4-cup mold and chill until firm.
- Unmold on serving platter and garnish with fresh fruit.
VARIATIONS
Fruit and Nut Bavarian: Follow Steps 1 through 5. Then fold 1 cup well-drained diced mixed fruit and 1/4 cup chopped nuts into mixture with whipped cream.
Coffee Bavarian: In Step 1 add 2 tablespoons instant coffee to gelatine and sugar mixture.
Nesselrode Chiffon Pie
CHIFFON–MAKES 9-INCH PIE
498 CALORIES A SERVING
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine
2/3 cup sugar, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
1 1/4 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons rum flavoring or
3 tablespoons rum or sherry
1 tablespoon chopped maraschino cherries
1 9-inch baked pie shell
Shaved chocolate
- Mix gelatine, 1/3 cup of the sugar and salt thoroughly in top of double boiler.
- Beat egg yolks, milk and cream together. Add to gelatine. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until gelatine is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in desired flavoring.
- Chill, stirring occasionally, until the mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat in remaining sugar.
- Fold in gelatine mixture and cherries.
- Turn into a baked pie shell and sprinkle top with chocolate.
- Chill until firm.
VARIATION
Nesselrode Pudding: Spoon into sherbet glasses; top with shaved chocolate.
Pineapple Whip
WHIP–SERVES 4
125 CALORIES A SERVING
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine
1/3 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups pineapple juice*, divided
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- Mix gelatine, sugar and salt thoroughly in a small saucepan.
- Add 1/2 cup of the pineapple juice.
- Place over low heat and stir until gelatine is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in remaining pineapple juice and lemon rind.
- Chill until slightly thicker than unbeaten egg white consistency.
- Beat with a rotary beater or electric beater until light and fluffy and double in volume.
- Spoon into dessert dishes and chill until firm.
VARIATIONS
Orange Whip: Substitute orange juice for the pineapple juice.
Apricot Whip: Substitute 1 1/2 cups apricot nectar for the pineapple juice and add 1/4 cup water.
Coffee Whip: Substitute 1 2/3 cups cold strong coffee for the pineapple juice. Omit rind; add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
*If frozen pineapple juice is used, boil 2 minutes before combining with the gelatine.
Pineapple Coconut Delight
SIMPLE GEL–SERVES 6 TO 8
(Fills 9-inch pie, Ices 8 1/2-inch cake)
108 CALORIES A SERVING
1 2/3 cups canned crushed pineapple with syrup
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flaked or shredded coconut
1/2 cup instant nonfat dry milk
1/2 cup ice water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
- Drain syrup from pineapple and add water to make 1 cup liquid.
- Sprinkle gelatine on syrup-water mixture to soften.
- Place over low heat and stir until gelatine is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add pineapple and vanilla. Chill to unbeaten egg white consistency.
- Mix instant non-fat dry milk with ice water in a bowl.
- Beat until soft peaks form (3-4 minutes). Add lemon juice.
- Continue beating until firm peaks form (3-4 minutes longer). Gradually add sugar.
- Fold gelatine mixture and coconut into whipped milk.
- Spoon into dessert dishes and chill until ready to serve, or turn into a 9-inch baked pie shell or use mixture to fill and frost two cake layers.
Peach Soufflé
WHIPPED CREAM MIXTURE
SERVES 6 TO 8
250 CALORIES A SERVING
1 12-oz. package frozen sliced peaches, completely thawed
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine
1/2 cup peach syrup
4 eggs, separated
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Slivered toasted almonds
- Drain syrup from peaches into top of double boiler and set slices aside.
- Sprinkle gelatine on peach syrup to soften.
- Beat egg yolks and water together. Add to gelatine mixture.
- Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until gelatine is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice, salt and almond extract. Chill slightly.
- Sieve peaches or mash in blender. Mix into gelatine mixture.
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat in sugar. Fold in gelatine mixture.
- Fold in whipped cream. Turn into a 1 1/2 quart soufflé dish and chill until firm.
- Before serving sprinkle top with slivered toasted almonds.
Lemon Chiffon Pie
CHIFFON–MAKES 9-INCH PIE
366 CALORIES A SERVING
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine
1 cup sugar, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 9-inch baked pie shell
- Mix gelatine, 1/2 cup of the sugar and salt thoroughly in top of double boiler.
- Beat egg yolks, lemon juice and water together; add to gelatine.
- Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until gelatine is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated lemon rind.
- Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from a spoon.
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat in remaining sugar. Fold in gelatine mixture.
- Turn into a baked pie shell.
- Chill until firm. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.
VARIATION
Low-Calorie Lemon Chiffon Pudding: (189 calories a serving) Spoon 2/3 cup of filling into sherbet glasses instead of baked pie shell. Sprinkle top with chopped fresh mint.
Fruit Juice Snow
SNOW–SERVES 8
93 CALORIES A SERVING
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups water, divided
1 can (6 oz.) frozen concentrated fruit juice* of your choice
2 unbeaten egg whites
- Mix gelatine, sugar and salt thoroughly in a small saucepan.
- Add 1/2 cup of the water. Place over low heat and stir until gelatine is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in remaining water and frozen fruit juice. Stir until melted.
- Chill until slightly thicker than unbeaten egg white consistency.
- Add unbeaten egg whites and beat with an electric beater until mixture begins to holds its shape.
- OR beat with rotary beater until mixture is light and fluffy, 7 min. To speed up hand beating place over ice and water and beat.
- Spoon into dessert dishes and chill until firm. Serve plain or with Melba Sauce: Mix 1 package thawed frozen raspberries and 1/2 cup currant jelly; bring to boil. Mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water. Add to raspberries, cook until clear, stirring constantly.
*If frozen pineapple juice is used, boil 2 minutes before combining with the gelatine.
Pineapple Chiffon Cake
CHIFFON–SERVES 8 TO 10
244 CALORIES A SERVING
1 envelope Knox Unflavored Gelatine
1/3 cup sugar, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, separated
1 1/4 cups canned crushed pineapple and syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream, whipped
Thin chocolate cookies
- Mix gelatine, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and salt thoroughly in top of double boiler.
- Beat egg yolks. Add crushed pineapple and syrup. Add to gelatine.
- Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until gelatine is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
- Chill to unbeaten egg white consistency.
- Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat in remaining sugar. Fold in gelatine mixture.
- Fold in whipped cream.
- Spoon 1/4 of mixture into waxed paper-lined 9×5 loaf pan. Add a layer of cookies. Repeat three times ending with gelatine.
- Chill until firm.
- Unmold on serving platter and top or spread top and sides with additional whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed cookie crumbs.
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