Crunchy Citrus Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. margarine
1/3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c. plain oat flakes
1/3 c. chopped walnuts
4 eggs, separated
1/2 c. granulated sugar
juice and rind of 1/2 lemon
1/2 c. whipping cream

Preparation

In skillet, melt butter; stir in brown sugar until dissolved. Add the oat flakes and walnuts.
Stir over low heat until nuts are toasted and oat flakes are glazed.
Remove from heat.
Beat egg whites until foamy.
Add granulated sugar gradually and beat until stiff and glossy.
Without washing beaters, in another bowl beat the egg yolks until light and fluffy.
Beat in juice and rind of 1/2 lemon and 1 orange. Whip the cream together until blended. Sprinkle 2/3 of the oat flake mixture in a 9-inch oblong pan. Top with citrus mixture. Sprinkle with remaining oat flakes. Cover. Freeze until firm, 2 to 4 hours.
Remove from freezer 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.