Frozen Lemon Dessert

Submitted by Grams47

"Refreshing dessert and a staunch family favourite that I have been making for many years. I usually freeze overnight."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 9

ingredients

• 1 cup graham wafer crumbs (about 26 graham wafers)
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 egg whites
• 1 tablespoon lemon rind
• 1⁄3 cup lemon juice (I large lemon)
• 1 1⁄4 cups heavy cream

directions

1. Lightly grease an 8 inch square cake pan. Press 1/2 cup of graham wafer crumbs in pan.
2. In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 egg yolks, 1/3 cup lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of grated lemon rind.
3. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool.
4. Beat the 2 egg whites to form stiff but moist peaks, gradually add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, beat until stiff and shiny.
5. Fold meringue into cooled custard together with 1 1/4 cups of whipped heavy cream.
6. Turn into prepared pan, sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup of crumbs. Freeze until firm; cut into squares and serve frozen. Makes 9 servings.