Lemon Soufflé

Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
 * From Southern Living Holiday Dinners 1982
 * Serves 16

Ingredients

 * 2 dozen ladyfingers
 * 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
 * ¼ cup cold water
 * 8 eggs, separated
 * 1 cup sugar
 * pinch salt
 * 3 tablespoons lemon zest
 * ½ cup lemon juice
 * 1 cup sugar
 * whipped cream
 * Lemon slices
 * Fresh strawberries

Directions

 * 1) Line the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with ladyfingers. Set aside.
 * 2) Soften gelatin in water, let stand 5 minutes.
 * 3) Combine egg yolks, 1 cup sugar, and salt in top of a double boiler; beat well.
 * 4) Bring water in bottom to a boil.
 * 5) Reduce heat to low, cook, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves.
 * 6) Add lemon zest and juice, cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and coats a metal spoon.
 * 7) Add gelatin, stir until combined. Cool.
 * 8) Beat egg whites (at room temperature) until foamy; gradually add 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until soft peaks form.
 * 9) Fold egg whites into custard mixture
 * 10) pour into springform pan.
 * 11) Chill until firm (4–5 hours).
 * 12) Unmold on a serving platter; garnish with piped whipped cream, lemon slices and strawberries.