Mix a hard sauce according to the previous receipt, and when light, set
aside three or four tablespoonfuls in a plate. To the larger quantity
left add gradually, cherry, currant, or cranberry juice enough to color
it a good pink. Red jelly will do if berries are out of season. Beat
the coloring matter in thoroughly, and shape into a conical mound.
Roll half a sheet of note-paper into a long, narrow funnel, tie a
string about it to keep it in shape, and fill with the uncolored sauce.
Squeeze it out gently through the small end in a ridge, beginning at
the base of the cone and winding about it to the top, filling your
funnel as it is emptied, and guiding it carefully. The effect of the
alternate white-and pink lines is very pretty.
If the pudding is one to which chocolate would be a pleasant addition,
color with grated chocolate, rubbed smooth in a little of the wine, and
ridge with white. Set upon the ice or upon the cellar-floor until firm.
Stick a colored almond or other ornamental candy upon the top.
This bee-hive is easily made, and will set off even a plain pudding
handsomely.