Nesselrode Mix Recipes

NESSELRODE PIE

Steps:

• Heat the milk in a saucepan and when it is warm, add the gelatin. Stir to dissolve. Bring just to the simmer and remove from the heat.
• Put the egg yolks in a mixing bowl and add one-quarter cup of sugar. Beat until golden yellow and slightly thickened. Add the hot milk mixture, stirring vigorously.
• Pour this liquid into a saucepan and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the custard coats the spoon with a film. The correct temperature on a thermometer is 180 degrees. Immediately pour the mixture into a cold mixing bowl so that it does not cook further. Add the Nesselrode mix and stir. Let cool.
• Beat the egg whites until foamy. Continue beating while gradually adding the remaining one-third cup of sugar. Beat until stiff and fold this into the custard mixture.
• Beat the cream until stiff and fold it into the custard. Pour the mixture into the pie shell. Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight until set.

NESSELRODE MIX

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Let stand an hour or longer before using.

NESSELRODE FRUIT SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a nonreactive container or glass jar.
• Let flavors blend for at least 4 days or up to 2 weeks.

CHARLOTTE NESSELRODE

Steps:

• Put the milk in a heavy saucepan and bring to a simmer.
• Combine the gelatin and Cognac, kirsch or rum. Stir until softened.
• Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a heavy saucepan and beat until light and lemon-colored. Gradually add the hot milk, stirring vigorously with a wire whisk.
• Bring the mixture to a bare simmer, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Do not let the sauce boil or it will curdle. Cook until the mixture has a custardlike consistency and coats the sides of the spoon. Add the gelatin mixture and stir until dissolved. Put the sauce through a fine sieve, pressing to extract all the liquid from any solid. Add the Nesselrode mix and let stand until thoroughly cooled.
• Beat the cream until stiff and fold it into the custard.
• Rub the bottom and sides of a 12-cup mold with a very thin coating of butter. Line the bottom and sides with the ladyfingers. To do this, separate the ''double'' ladyfingers. Arrange enough of them in a petal-like, symmetrical arrangement over the bottom, cutting them to fit. Remember to place them smooth surface down so that when the charlotte is unmolded, this surface will appear on top. Line the sides of the mold with ladyfingers, smooth surface against the side of the mold. Arrange the ladyfingers close together and trim each ladyfinger as necessary so that it fits neatly, top and bottom.
• Add the custard mixture and place in the refrigerator. Chill several hours or overnight, until the custard is set.
• When ready to serve, dip the mold in hot water and remove immediately. A damp, hot cloth should also be used on the mold to help loosen it. Unmold and serve.

NESSELRODE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a saucepan.
• Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the pineapple is cooked through and the sauce is thick and syrupy (about 5- 10 minutes).
• Store sauce in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week (if it lasts that long).

NESSELRODE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Combine the milk and cream in a saucepan and bring barely to the simmer.
• Place the yolks and sugar in a heavy casserole. Beat with a wire whisk until pale yellow.
• Add about half a cup of the hot mixture to the egg-yolk mixture and beat rapidly. Add the remaining hot mixture, stirring rapidly. Heat slowly, stirring and scraping all around the bottom with a wooden spoon. Bring the mixture almost, but not quite, to the boil. The correct temperature on a thermometer is 180 degrees. This cooking will rid the custard of the raw taste of the yolks.
• Pour the mixture into a cold bowl. This will prevent the mixture from cooking further.
• Let cool. Add the Nesselrode mix and stir to blend.
• Pour the mixture into the container of an electric or handcranked ice-cream freezer. Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.