I was quite proud of myself, because I managed to get their costumes completed the day BEFORE Halloween...no mean feat in this household these days. The only thing I made for Duncan's Woody costume was his cowhide vest, but Lily's Jessie required the yolks and cuffs, etc. to be added to a white shirt, chaps to be made, and a red yarn wig to be crafted. Dang it if they didn't come out pretty good! Go Mummy!
"Sharing Twinkies with another human being is an intimate act that should not be indulged in lightly." -M.F.K. Fisher (1908-1992)
Sometimes the simplest and most down-home of desserts are the best. Of course, sometimes they're not- and that's where the creation of Twinkie Tort comes into play. It's so far removed from the traditional dessert that inspired it, that the author thought he'd better leave that extra "e" off the end. After all, what's an "e" amongst friends, especially when we're talking about a dessert made of Twinkies, chocolate chips and Cool Whip? Well, unless you're a stoner, of course- then you could smoke a fat one, eat a big plateful of this, and talk about that "e" for quite awhile, I'd bet.
Let me know what you end up doing, o.k.?*
Twinkie Tort
12 TWINKIES
6 ounces SEMI-SWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS
2 tablespoons WATER
4 EGGS, separated
1 16 ounce tub COOL WHIP
Cut the Twinkies in thirds lengthwise. Melt chips with water, gently over low heat to prevent scorching. Stir egg yolks into chocolate chips one at a time, until smooth. Beat egg whites until stiff. Gently fold chocolate mixture into whites. Fold whipped cream into mixture until blended. In 13 x 9 inch pan, alternate layers of Twinkies and mixture. Chill until firm.
N.B. Imitation chocolate chips are waxy and DO NOT blend smoothly. Adjust chocolate flavour by using more or less whipped cream.
Reprinted from the Al Kaly Shrine Cookbook, Pueblo, Colorado.
*To everyone who might be thinking at this point that this is my "joke" post for April Fools' Day, I'm hurt...I'm really hurt. I'm also totally grossed out (I had to make this crap after all!) and hoping you're having a good laugh...Happy April Fools'!
