Lemon Soufflé

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* From Southern Living Holiday Dinners 1982
* Serves 16
== Ingredients ==
* 2 dozen ladyfingers
* 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
* ¼ cup cold water
* 8 eggs, separated
* 1 cup sugar
* pinch salt
* 3 tablespoons lemon zest
* ½ cup lemon juice
* 1 cup sugar
* whipped cream
* Lemon slices
* Fresh strawberries
== Directions ==
# Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with ladyfingers. Set aside.
# Soften gelatin in water, let stand 5 minutes.
# Combine egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, and salt in top of a double boiler; beat well.
# Bring water in bottom to a boil.
# Reduce heat to low, cook, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
# Add lemon zest and juice, cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon.
# Add gelatin, stir until combined. Cool.
# Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form.
# Fold egg whites into custard mixture
# pour into springform pan.
# Chill until firm (4–5 hours).
# Unmold on a serving platter; garnish with piped whipped cream, lemon slices and strawberries.
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