1 med. size boiled lobster, cracked and meat removed
1 c. cream
4 tbsp. butter
2 tsp. flour
Hot milk
White pepper, to taste (dash)
Paprika, to taste (dash)
Salt (dash)
2 tbsp. sherry
1 tbsp. cold water

Set lobster meat to simmer in a small double boiler with 1 cup cream. simmer the lobster for 1/2 hour. Meanwhile melt in a saucepan 4 tablespoons butter. Stir in 2 teaspoons flour. Stir in hot milk sufficient to make a smooth thick sauce. Cook it for 3 minutes, transfer lobster and sauce to a large double boiler. Season it with white pepper, paprika, and salt, to taste. Let the whole newburg simmer about 15 minutes then add 2 tablespoons of sherry 5 minutes before sending it to the table. Add another dab of butter, stir it well. Then add about 1 tablespoon cold water just before serving.