Norwegian Lemon Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together gelatin, sugar and salt in top part of double boiler.
2. 2
   Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored.
3. 3
   Add milk and half-and-half.
4. 4
   Stir eggs and milk combination into gelatin mixture. Cook and stir constantly over boiling water until mixture coats spoon, about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from heat and stir in grated lemon rind. Slowly stir in lemon juice. Place into a 1-quart gelatin mold.
6. 6
   Chill until set. Remove from mold by quickly dipping the bottom in lukewarm water. Dry it off and place your serving plate over the mold and turn over.
7. 7
   The mousse should now come loose and sit nicely on your serving plate.
8. 8
   Make a design with whipped cream on and around the dessert.
9. 9
   Garnish with lemon leaves, grated lemon rind or lemon peel (You can use a vegetable peeler to make curly lemon peel).