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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
1-1/2 pint of jelly, 1/2 pint of cream, 1 glass of sherry, sugar to taste. [Illustration: OPEN JELLY WITH WHIPPED CREAM.]
👨🍳 Method
Make the above proportion of calf's-feet or isinglass jelly, colouring and flavouring it in any way that may be preferred; soak a mould, open in the centre, for about 1/2 hour in cold water; fill it with the jelly, and let it remain in a cool place until perfectly set; then turn it out on a dish; fill the centre with whipped cream, flavoured with sherry and sweetened with pounded sugar; pile this cream high in the centre, and serve. The jelly should be made of rather a dark colour, to contrast nicely with the cream.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried this Open Jelly With Whipped Cream this week, and I found myself charmed by its simplicity and elegance. I used a dark red berry jelly, and the contrast with the whipped cream was truly stunning. I was surprised by how easy it was to set the jelly in a ring mold—something I'd never attempted before. The sherry-infused whipped cream was the true delight here, adding a touch of sophistication that elevated the entire dish. I found the sherry complemented the jelly beautifully, and the pounded sugar added a delightful crunch that I wasn't expecting. This recipe is perfect for the entertainer who wants to impress with minimal effort. It's a delightful end to any meal, and the presentation is sure to wow guests. I served it at a small dinner party and it was a hit. I will definitely be making this Open Jelly With Whipped Cream again, perhaps with a different flavor of jelly next time. It's a timeless classic that deserves a place in any modern cook's repertoire.
