Mock Tapioca Pudding

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, with electric mixer at high speed, beat egg white until soft peaks form.
2. Gradually beat in 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form.
3. Cover and set aside.
4. In a medium saucepan, mix together milk, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and egg yolk.
5. Heat to a rapid boil, while stirring constantly.
6. Slowly sprinkle in cereal, while continuing to stir briskly.
7. Return to a boil.
8. Reduce heat and simmer for 8 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
9. Transfer beaten egg whites to a medium size mixing bowl.
10. Slowly pour hot mixture over egg whites, while stirring with a whisk.
11. Stir in vanilla.
12. Spoon pudding into 4 dessert dishes.
13. Chill until serving time.
14. Garnish with whipped topping and cherries if desired.