Retrenchment pudding

Around the time I was being retrenched*, Mom made a retrenchment-themed dinner.** As one of two desserts***, she combined two Russian Cream recipes****.

Lisa C Kunz: (Pam's Julie Monson in parentheses)*****

3/4 c sugar (1 c)

1 envelope gelatin (1 T)

1/2 c water (hot)

1 c whipping cream (3 c)

1 1/2 c sour cream (2 c)

1 t vanilla (1/2 t)

In saucepan, mix sugar and gelatin. Add water, mix well. Let stand 5 min. Bring to full rolling boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, pour in cream. In med bowl, blend sour cream and vanilla. Then gradually beat in sugar mixture with wire whisk until smooth. Pour into individual molds or dessert bowls, 1/4 to 1/2 c per serving. Should make 12-16 servings. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Top with Danish dessert.

(Soften gelatin in hot water. Heat, but don't boil, cream and sugar. Add gelatin. Remove from heat and let cool till mixture stops steaming. Mix sour cream with vanilla, add to cream mix. Mix well and fridge in molds till set. 15 small servings.)

*Total replacement of sewer line.

**Inspired by a quote from Brigham Young to the Relief Society.

***Yes, BY included multiple desserts in his suggested retrenchment spread.

****I think BY's quote said blancmange, which is the same as Russian cream.

****These two recipes are from old newspaper clippings and you may wonder why I have included two recipes without putting them together and the answer is that I don't know how and I'm too embarrassed to admit it.