Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1/2 c. crushed chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 1/2 c. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. lemon rind, grated
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 can condensed milk

Method

  • Combine cookie crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and butter.
  • Press 1 cup of mixture into buttered pan.
  • Chill.
  • Save remaining crumbs for top.
  • Beat egg yolks until thick; add condensed milk.
  • Add lemon rind, juice and almond extract; stir until thick.
  • Beat egg whites; add remaining sugar, beating until stiff.
  • Fold into condensed milk and lemon mixture.
  • Pour into pan; top with crumbs. Freeze for 4 to 6 hours.