Maryland Creme Waffles (Joy of Christmas Cookbook, Washington DC Junior League, 1983)

Maryland Cream Waffles 
(Joy of Christmas Cookbook, Washington DC Junior League, 1983)

2 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, separated
1 3/4 cups milk
8 tablespoons butter, melted

Mix and sift flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Beat egg yolks with milk and stir in melted butter. Stir milk mixture into flour mixture until just blended. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into batter. Bake in preheated waffle iron.  Serve with maple syrup.

Variation: Add 1/2 cup blueberries before folding in egg whites.

Yield: Three 9 inch square waffles.

Old Time Charlotte (Treasured Alabama Recipes 1967)

Old Time Charlotte
Treasured Alabama Recipes: Kathryn Tucker Windham

2 envelopes gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 3/4 cups milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 pint cream
4 egg whites
1/4 cup wine

Dissolve gelatin in cold water and add to milk and sugar which have been heated together.  Put aside to cool. When it begins to jell around the edge, gradually fold in the cream which has been whipped to a stiff froth and the well-beaten egg whites. Flavor with wine. Place in refrigerator. May be garnished with candied cherries at serving time.