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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