Chilled Lemon Souffle

Puddings and Custards Recipes

Yield: Serves 12.

A fantastic dessert that you'll want to learn to do well -- and serve at formal dinner parties.

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 2 tablespoons water
• grated rind of4 lemons
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar, divided
• 1 cup egg whites (about 8)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 lemon, sliced paper thin

Dissolve the gelatin in 2 tablespoons water. Add the lemon rind and juice and 1/2 cup sugar. Place in a saucepan and stir over low heat until the gelatin is thoroughly dissolved; then chill to syrup consistency.

Beat the egg whites until foamy and add -1/2 cup sugar gradually until smooth and stiff. Beat in the gelatin mixture.

Whip the cream and fold in.

Pour into 10-inch spring-form pan. Press the lemon slices gently onto surface to decorate. Chill for 8 hours and serve in wedges.

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