Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 3/4 c. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. lemon rind
  • 1 packet Knox gelatine
  • 1/4 c. cold water
  • 6 egg whites
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 angel food cake (round or long)

Method

  • Soak gelatine in cold water.
  • Boil together slightly beaten egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice and rinds.
  • Stir constantly and boil until mixture coats spoon.
  • Add gelatine and stir until dissolved. Cool until set.
  • Beat egg whites stiff; add sugar gradually. Beat until sugar is blended and egg whites form peaks.
  • Carefully fold mixture into gelatine mixture.
  • Break angel food cake into bite size pieces.
  • Layer in Pyrex cake pan; pour the lemon mixture over the cake to cover.
  • Chill several hours or overnight.
  • Top with whipped topping.