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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 2 lemons, juice and zest of, grated
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 2 (1/4 ounce) packages unflavored gelatin, packets
- 6 egg whites
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups sour cream
- of fresh mint (to garnish)
Method
- Pour the sugar into a medium bowl.
- Using your fingers work the zest into the sugar,.
- Pour the ice water into separate bowl and sprinkle the gelatin over the top.
- When the gelatin has soaked through, microwave on low for 1 minute. (Don't let the mixture boil or it won't be usable).
- Beat the egg whites with the salt in a large bowl until stiff but not dry.
- Add the lemon sugar mixture 1/3 at a time and beat into a glossy meringue.
- Beat In the gelatin and the lemon juice until well blended.
- Cover and refrigerate until set about 10 minutes.
- Lightly oil a 2 quart mold or 8 individual molds.
- Beat the cream cheese and sour cream until light and fluffy.
- Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the chilled meringue mixture, thoroughly.
- Pour the mousse into the mold(s).
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours,.
- Serve cold, garnished with mint and berries.
