Lemon Dessert

The flavour of this dessert is light and since it's frozen it's quite refreshing, especially on a beautiful summer's day, or after a large meal. I found it on the internet somewhere, but don't know where, so unfortunately I can't pass along the credit. Enjoy!

Lemon Dessert

4 eggs, separated (egg whites should be at room temperature)
2/3c sugar
1T grated lemon peel
1/4c lemon juice
1/8t salt
1c whipping cream
3/4c vanilla wafers, crushed

In a small mixing bowl, beat egg yolks at high speed until thick and pale yellow. Gradually beat in sugar. Add lemon rind, lemon juice and salt and beat until well blended. Transfer to a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened. Remove from heat and cool.

In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into the egg yolk mixture until no streaks remain.

Whip whipping cream. Fold whipping cream into lemon mixture.

Spread half of the cookie crumbs in the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish. Spoon lemon mixture over crumbs. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Freeze at least 2 hours or until firm.

Serve directly from freezer, or place in the fridge 15 minutes before serving.