Heavenly Lemon Dessert

 
                       This serves 25, make this the day before.
           
            1 doz. eggs
            1 1/2 c. lemon juice
            3 c. sugar
            2 pkg. plain gelatin
            1/2 c. cold water
            2 angel food cakes (store bought)
            1 pt. nondairy whipped topping
             
        Separate eggs. Put yolks, lemon juice and 2 cups sugar
        in top of double boiler.  Beat continuously with rotary or hand
        held beater while mixture cooks.  When it is thick, add getlatin
        which has been softened in 1/2 cup cold water first.  Set this
        aside at room temperature.  In a large bowl, beat egg whites until stiff,
        beating 1 cup of sugar into them.  Then fold lemon mixture in.

        Break up angel food cake into small, bit-sized pieces and fold
        into lemon mixture.  Spread in an oblong pan and chill,
        preferably overnight.  Add whipped topping before serving.
        Serves 25

         
         

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