Angel Whip Dressing
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sauces A light and airy sweet fruit dressing made with lemon, orange, butter, and whipped evaporated milk. Perfect for elevating fruit salads or serving as a delicate dessert sauce.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 10 mins | 30 mins | 1.5 cups |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Sifter
- Small saucepan
- Whisk
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
Dressing Base
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/3 cup | Sugar | None |
| 1 tbsp | Flour | None |
| 1 | Egg | beaten |
| 1/4 cup | Water | None |
| Juice & grated rind of 1/2 | Lemon | None |
| Juice & grated rind of 1/2 | Orange | None |
| 2 tsp | Butter | None |
| 1/2 cup | Evaporated Milk | undiluted Carnation milk, chilled ice-crystal cold for whipping |
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Cooked Base
- Sift together the 1/3 cup sugar and 1 tbsp flour into a small saucepan.
- Beat the 1 egg and add it along with the 1/4 cup water, juice & grated rind of 1/2 lemon, juice & grated rind of 1/2 orange, and 2 tsp butter to the dry ingredients.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and smooth.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
Step 2: Whip and Fold
- In a chilled bowl, whip the 1/2 cup Carnation milk (chilled ice-crystal cold) until stiff and frothy.
- Beat the whipped milk into the cooled custard mixture until light and homogeneous.
- Serve heavenly with any fruit salad or as a dessert.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Chilled thoroughly before serving. Best consumed the same day it is whipped.
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