Lemon Parfait

Name: Lemon Parfait
Ingredients: 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1/2 cup cold water; 4 eggs, separated; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 cup sugar, divided; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 1 cup whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 thin slices lemon

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 thin slices lemon

Directions

1

Soften gelatin in cold water 5 minutes.
2

Combine egg yolks, lemon juice, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in top of a double boiler. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add softened gelatin, lemon rind, and lemon extract; stir well. Continue to cook over boiling water, stirring until gelatin dissolves. Cool completely. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
3

Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into lemon mixture.
4

Beat whipping cream and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture. Spoon evenly into parfait glasses; cover and chill. Garnish with lemon slices.