DESSERTS
GINGERBREAD (LEMON TOPPING)
INGREDIENTS:
- 4 eggs separated
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tbl butter
- 1 tsp grated lemon rind
- 1/8 tsp salt
DIRECTIONS:
- Place egg yolks in top of double broiler, beat until light and thick
- Add ¾ cup sugar gradually to yolks and continue beating
- Add lemon juice and rind and continue cooking 15 minutes; stirring constantly
- Add butter, stir to blend and cool slightly
- Beat egg whites until stiff, add remaining sugar and salt
- Beat until glossy and smooth
- Fold egg yolk mix, lightly but thoroughly, into egg whites mix
- Serve warm over gingerbread
USES / NOTES:
- Topping for gingerbread
- Can also be cooled and served alone with whipped cream