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 This dessert is one I don't make very often. It was from my Grama Smith, my dad's mom. It has 3 distinct textures and flavors that all mix together to make a special dessert.

 

Preheat oven to 350.

1/2 C softened butter

Mix 1/2 C sugar with the butter.

Add 3 egg yolks and 4 T milk.

Mix into mixture 1 C flour and

1 t. baking powder and a dash of salt.



Spread in well greased 9" pan.

Beat 4 egg whites

Gradually add 1 C sugar to egg whites.

Beat until stiff. I had a really hard time getting these egg whites to cooperate.

Spread over batter in the pan. Bake at 350 for about 18 - 20 minutes. Just until the merengue starts to brown.

Filling

Cook in pan until thickened 1 C milk,

2 T sugar,

1 t vanilla, and 1 T cornstarch,

and 1 egg yolk.

Let cool.

Invert one layer onto serving plate.

Spread filling on top. Keep the filling away from the edges. The weight of the next layer will force it to the edge.

Add top layer.