Sour Cream Raisin Pie
One of my Dad's (Ignatius Gentrup) and Daira's favorite favorite desserts is sour cream raisin pie. I found a recipe in the Howells Centennial Cookbook by Mrs Ernest Brodecky which is just like my Mom use to make. I know that Sour Cream Raisin pie is loved by some, and others, not so much. If you love it, here is the recipe we use.
Boil 1 cup of raisins in 1/2 cup water
3 beaten egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
dash salt
Beat 3 egg yolks and mix in sour cream and sugar.Cook on low heat until thick, add raisins ( drain excess water if needed). Cool. Pour into backed crust. Top with meringue which was sweetened with 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon cornstarch so it will hold nice peaks. Put in 400 degree oven for about 8 to 10 minutes. ENJOY!
Chocolate Bread Pudding
A Crain favorite is Chocolate Bread Pudding. There was even a joke, one Christmas, about the race for the bread pudding where the last one there does not get any! This was usually served in Marcia's special colored dessert dishes.
2 cups dry bread cubes
4 cups milk, scalded
3/4 cup sugar
1Tbls butter
1/4 tsp salt
4 slightly beaten eggs
1 tsp vanilla
4 squares Bakers unsweetened chocolate (optional)
Preheat oven to 350. Melt chocolate in milk if desired. Soak bread in milk mixture 5 minutes. Add sugar, butter and salt. Pour slowly over eggs; add vanilla and mix well. Pour into greased 1/2 quart baking dish. Bake in pan of hot water in oven until firm. About 1 hour. Serve warm with 1/2 & 1/2.
If you do use either of these dessert recipes, be sure you also increase your exercise by walking, cycling or at least walking your own dishes back to the dishwasher!
