1 tbsp. gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
4 eggs, separated

Soak gelatin in cold water 5 minutes. To beaten yolks, add 1/2 cup sugar, lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook in double boiler until mixture coats spoon. Then add rind and softened gelatin. Stir well. Cool.

When mixture begins to thicken, fold in stiffly beaten whites of eggs, to which remaining 1/2 cup sugar has been added. Before serving, spread over a thin layer of whipped cream.