lemon ice box dessert
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This belonged to my mother-law. Several years ago my husband often talked about this dessert, so I asked my sister-in-law if she had the recipe. I have been making this ever since. It is always a big hit. Light and fluffy, Never any left overs.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 packages ladyfingers
- 8 large eggs, separated
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 medium lemons
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 package knox gelatin
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 pint whipped cream, sweetened
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
How To Make lemon ice box dessert
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Step 1Beat egg yokes, add 1/2 sugar,2 tsp lemon zest, and the juice from two lemons. Cook in a double boiler until the custard coats the spoon.
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Step 2Melt gelatin in 1/2 cold water, and desolve in 1/2 boiled water. Let cool, and then mix with custard.
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Step 3Beat egg whites with 1 cup sugar until dry. fold into custard with 1/2 tsp lemon extract.
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Step 4Place ladyfingers in a 10" spring form pan, on bottom and around the sides. Pour in the custard mixture.
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Step 5Serve with whipping cream with 1/2 tsp extract.
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Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#lemon
Keyword:
#delight
Keyword:
#LOVERS
Keyword:
#Elegant Looking
Keyword:
#and easy
Ingredient:
Fruit
Diet:
Low Sodium
Culture:
American
Method:
Stove Top
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