1 c. ripe persimmon puree, strained
1 c. fine table sugar
2 tbsp. butter (room temp.)
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. milk

Stir all together. Put in top of greased double boiler. Steam for 2 hours or longer. DO NOT LIFT LID FOR THE TWO HOURS!!

1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 pt. whipping cream, chilled
1 egg white, well beaten

Beat egg yolk and vanilla. In separate bowl beat egg white until stiff. FOLD egg yolk into beaten white. In separate bowl beat cream until it peaks, carefully add sugar gradually. Gently FOLD cream into egg mixture. Serve pudding warm and sauce COLD. This is a super holiday dessert!