Follow these steps for perfect results
quick rolled oats
brown sugar
flour
melted butter
melted
unflavored gelatin
egg yolks
beaten
grated lemon rind
grated
sugar
egg whites
Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt in a shallow pan for the crust.
Add melted butter to the crust mixture and mix thoroughly.
Bake the crust at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Soften gelatin in cold water.
In a saucepan, combine egg yolks, sugar, lemon rind, and lemon juice.
Cook over low heat until the mixture boils.
Remove the mixture from the heat, add softened gelatin, and stir until dissolved.
Allow the lemon-gelatin mixture to cool thoroughly.
Beat egg whites until foamy.
Gradually add sugar to the egg whites while beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the cooled gelatin mixture into the beaten egg whites.
Put half of the baked crumb crust in a pan.
Add the lemon-gelatin filling on top of the crust.
Top the filling with the remaining crumb crust.
Chill the dessert until it is set.
Expert advice for the best results
For a more intense lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
Ensure the gelatin mixture is completely cooled before folding into the egg whites to prevent them from collapsing.
Chill thoroughly for at least 2 hours before serving.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made 1-2 days in advance
Serve in squares, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or garnished with a lemon slice.
Serve chilled as a light dessert
Pairs well with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Its sweetness complements the lemon flavor.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Classic American dessert, often served at potlucks and family gatherings.
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