This dessert may be made up to two weeks in advance. A light, refreshing dessert, perfect for
Holiday dinners.
Makes 12 servings:
Ingredients:
30 lemon or vanilla wafers
4 egg yolks
½ cup of fresh lemon juice
¼ cup sugar
11/2 tablespoons grated lemon zest.
4 egg whites
1/8 tsp cream of tartar
1/8 tsp salt
¾ cup sugar
11/2 cups whipping cream
Line the bottom and sides of an eight or nine inch spring form pan with wafers.
Combine next four ingredients in large bowl and blend well.
Let stand at room temperature.
Beat egg whites until foamy.
Add cream of tartar and salt and continue beating until soft peaks form.
Gradually add remaining (3/4 cup) sugar, beating constantly until stiff and glossy.
Whip cream until stiff. Gently fold whites and cream into yolk mixture.
Carefully spoon into pan.
Cover with foil and freeze for at least eight hours.
Let soften in refrigerator one hour before serving.
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