Here’s a scrumptious authentic Monte Cristo......as served at Disneyworld. Prepare items in order given.
CURRANT JELLY SAUCE: Blender smooth 2/3 c currant jelly, tbl ea water, half ‘n half. Chill.
COMPOTE Combine your favorite fresh and canned fruits; chill well. Serve 1/2 cup per person.
BATTER Elec/mixer on low 2/3 cup water, small egg, 1/2 tea salt, 1/8 tea white/pepper, yellow food color. Add 2/3 cup flour,1 3/4 tea baking/powder; mix smooth. Chill. Covers 4 sandwiches.
SANDWICHES Make 4 sandwiches, layering oz each ham, Swiss, turkey slices. Cut into fourths; secure each quarter w/ toothpick.
FINAL Heat about 6” veg oil to 340 deg in deep fryer. Blanket sandwiches with Batter. Deep-fry golden, turn as needed. Remove to plate, take out picks, sprinkle w/ confectioners sugar while still hot.
SERVE with Fruit Compote and Currant Jelly Sauce alongside.
My very own recipe. While we’re all baking in the heat, this ice cold beverage hits the spot
MY STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Add 10 or so finely chopped strawberries to tall glass of iced homemade lemonade. Stir in 2-3 tbl Haagen Dasz lemon sorbet.