Charlotte

Directions

1. 1
   Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water and let soften for 5 minutes.
2. 2
   Mix sugar, 3/4 cup water, lemon juice and mandarin juice together in a pan, add gelatin and heat, stirring until gelatin dissolves.
3. 3
   Chill until just barely thick, beat until frothy.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites stiff, but not dry, and fold into gelatin mixture.
5. 5
   Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold in.
6. 6
   Line a 2-quart mold with drained mandarin sections, spoon in the Charlotte and chill. Unmold before serving.
7. 7
   Serves 8 to 10.