Ingredients

  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 ounce unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 2 large egg whites, stiffly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 12 graham crackers, crushed

Method

  • beat egg yolks, and add sugar --
  • add milk and cook in top of double boiler till slightly thickened --
  • soak unflavored gelatin in cold water for 5 minutes --
  • pour hot mixture over softened gelatin --
  • stir till smooth --
  • chill until slightly thickened.add beaten egg whites, vanilla and heavy cream to chilled mixture --
  • combine melted butter, sugar and cracker crumbs to make crumb crust --
  • sprinkle half the crumbs into bottom of serving dish --
  • spread chilled mixture over crumbs.
  • sprinkle remaining crumbs over top.
  • chill in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.