Doris' Lemon Dessert - cooking recipe

Ingredients

medium size angel food cake (if using large cake, double the recipe)
6 egg yolks
1/2 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/2 c. lemon juice
3/4 c. sugar
1 pkg. Knox gelatine
1/4 c. cold water
6 egg whites
3/4 c. sugar

Preparation

Beat the 6 egg yolks until light; add grated lemon rind, lemon juice and sugar.
Cook in double boiler, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Soak gelatine in cold water.
Add to custard and let cool.
In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff.
Gradually add the sugar.
Fold custard in.