Strawberry Charlotte - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 envelopes plain gelatine (Knox)
3/4 c. sugar, divided
4 eggs, separated
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
lemon rind (optional)
1/2 c. water
1 c. whipping cream (before whipping; 1 additional c. for top, if desired)
2 (10 oz.) boxes frozen strawberries
ladyfingers (if desired)

Preparation

Put the gelatine, 1/4 cup of the sugar and salt in the top of a double boiler.
(Add the following mixture to the double boiler, mix in a separate bowl.)
Beat egg yolks slightly and add water and 1 box of the strawberries.
Put over boiling water and cook, stirring constantly, until the gelatine is dissolved and the strawberries are melted.