No. 1927 — Uncooked Whipped-Cream Mould with Vanilla or Lemon
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 1927 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Tear gelatin sheets and soften in cold water, squeeze and dissolve in a quarter glass hot water, stirring without boiling. Mix with several spoonfuls whipped cream.
Whip one and a half glasses thick cream over ice, add half a glass sifted sugar flavoured with vanilla or lemon zest.
Pour in the lukewarm gelatin in a thin stream while continuing to whisk, fill a damp mould and set over ice. Unmould onto a serving plate.
For a pale pink colour substitute one or two red gelatin sheets for white and garnish with raspberry jam.
To provide
½ bottle whipping cream ½ glass sugar 2 vershoks vanilla or zest of 1 lemon | 5–6 gelatin sheets Or 3–4 zolotnik isinglass |