Pink Peppermint Valentine Mold

Ingredients:

* 1 package (1/4 ounce size) unflavored gelatine
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
* 1/8 teaspoon salt
* 2 eggs, separated
* 1 1/4 cup milk
* 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
* 3 drops red food coloring
* 1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Directions:

In a medium saucepan (off the stove), combine gelatine, 1/4 cup sugar and salt; mix well and reserve.

In a medium bowl, beat together egg yolks and milk; add to gelatine mixture. Cook gelatine and egg mixture in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the gelatine dissolves and mixture thickens slightly - about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add peppermint extract. Add food coloring and mix. Chill in refrigerator until mixture is slightly thicker than the consistency of unbeaten egg whites.

In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Gradually add remaining sugar and beat until very stiff, then fold into gelatine mixture; fold in whipped cream. Turn into a 5-cup heart-shaped mold; chill until firm.