Conversation Dessert

Directions

1. 1
   Soak gelatin in cold water.
2. 2
   Add boiling water and dissolve. Beat egg yolks until thick.
3. 3
   Add whiskey very slowly.
4. 4
   Beat in sugar and lemon juice.
5. 5
   Stir gelatin into egg mixture and chill a short time.
6. 6
   Whip the cream and fold into chilled egg mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into egg mixture.
7. 7
   Line sides and bottom of tube pan that will separate or any other 8-inch pan with the split ladyfingers.
8. 8
   Pour 1/2 of the mixture into pan and put a layer of ladyfingers, then pour rest of mixture on top. Chill in refrigerator overnight.
9. 9
   Top may be decorated before serving, if desired.