Welfenpudding

The 'Welfen' or 'Guelphs', once one of the most powerful dynasties of Europe, originally came from Southern Germany and Italy. Between 1714-1837 the Hannoverian Guelphs were also kings of Britain. The colors of the Guelphs are yellow and white and this is exactly what the dessert looks like!

2 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar
dash salt
1 1/4 oz cornstarch
4 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup white wine
1/4 oz cornstarch

Beat egg whites until very stiff.Mix 1 1/4 oz cornstarch with about 2-3 tablespoon of milk. Bring remaining milk, vanilla sugar and salt to a boil. Add cornstarch/milk mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Take off the heat and fold in egg white with a wooden spoon until
completely combined. Fill mixture in a glass bowl (this is important, otherwise the colors will not show of in the end) and let it cool.

Yellow topping: Combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, wine and cornstarch (which has been mixed with a little wine). Bring to a boil slowly over medium heat. Pass through a sieve and pour on top of the white base. Serves 4.

Note: Vanilla sugar in Germany is sold in packets. To substitute you may use 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.