Wine Gelatin With Custard

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It may sound unusual, but it's actually a delicious light dessert - and so easy. Served in stemmed glasses, it makes a lovely presentation. Mother always served this after christmas dinner. Pink champagne or cold duck can be substituted for the port.

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Steps

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Wine gelatin: in a 2-quart bowl add 1 cup cold water.

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Sprinkle gelatin over water and stir to soften and slightly dissolve gelatin.

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To a measuring cup , add lemon juice and enough water to make 2 cups and add sugar , and heat until sugar is dissolved.

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Pour mixture over gelatin.

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Add port wine.

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If you want a little more color , add a drop of red food coloring.

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Stir to mix well and pour into and 8x8-inch glass baking dish.

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Cover and chill.

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Before serving , cut into 3 / 4-inch cubes by cutting it as a checkerboard.

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Using a spatula , release cubes from sides and bottom of glass dish.

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Custard: in saucepan , mix sugar and flour together , stirring to mix well.

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Stir milk and eggs together.

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Gradually pour egg mixture into sugar mixture , stirring well.

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Heat mixture over medium-high heat , constantly stirring with a whisk until it thickens enough to coat a spoon , about 5 minutes.

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Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

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Cool slightly or chill.

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To serve: spoon cubes of wine gelati.

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Ingredients

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sugar, all-purpose flour, skim milk, eggs, vanilla extract, water, unflavored gelatin, lemons, juice of, port wine, red food coloring, ground nutmeg