Fruit Creme

This can be used for either a dessert or a fruit salad side dish. It's a light dish that is perfect after a heavy meal. Been a family favorite for many years.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 3  eggs, separated
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1 (29 ounce) can  fruit cocktail in heavy syrup
• 2 (1/4ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  syrup (drained from fruit, add water to make 1 cup)
• 1  pint sour cream
• 1  teaspoon lemon rind
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  almond extract

Directions

1. Beat egg whites adding 1/2 cup sugar, until it forms stiff peaks. Set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat gelatin, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, syrup, and slightly beaten egg yolks until thickens.
3. In large mixing bowl, pour in mixture and beat in sour cream, lemon rind, lemon juice, almond extract and the fruit.
4. Chill in fridge, stirring every 10-15 minutes until it is the consistency of soft whipped cream.
5. Fold in egg whites until well blended.
6. Serve.