Lemon Gelatin Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water (For dissolving gelatin)
• 0.75 cup Sugar (Adjust to taste)
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
• 3 Egg whites (From large eggs)
• 1 tablespoon Unflavored gelatin (About 1 standard packet)
• 0.25 cup Cold water (For soaking gelatin)

Instructions

1. 1In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes to soften.
2. 2Pour the boiling water into a medium bowl. Add the softened gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
3. 3Add the sugar and lemon juice to the gelatin mixture. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. 4Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any undissolved gelatin or sugar. Place the bowl in the refrigerator and let it chill until it begins to thicken, about 30-45 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even thickening.
5. 5While the gelatin mixture is chilling, beat the egg whites in a clean, dry bowl until stiff peaks form. This may take 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer.
6. 6Once the gelatin mixture is quite thick, use an electric mixer or whisk to beat it until frothy. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites. Continue beating until the mixture is stiff enough to hold its shape.
7. 7Pour the mixture into a mold or individual serving dishes. Alternatively, pile it by spoonfuls onto a glass dish. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until completely set.