Now some receipts say "Stir", - some "Whisk"

With rapid motion, light and brisk

But whether whisk or whether stir

Result is soft as kitten fur.

No man can stay depressed or wroth

While eating Syllabub's fragrant froth!

1 pt. whipped cream
1/2 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 glass sherry
Pinch of salt
1 c. thick boiled custard
2 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Fold ingredients together and serve in parfait glasses lined with sponge cake or lady fingers, or thin with more wine or cream and serve in punch cups.