Lemon Cloud
- 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 large egg whites
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 1/2 8-ounce containers plain nonfat yogurt
- Sprinkle gelatin over 2 tablespoons water in small saucepan and let stand 10 minutes to soften.
- Stir constantly over low heat until gelatin dissolves.
- Set aside.
- Combine sugar and lemon juice in another small saucepan.
- Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.
- Clip candy thermometer onto side of saucepan.
- Increase heat and boil without stirring until thermometer registers 238F, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, using electric mixer, beat egg whites and pinch of salt in large bowl until soft peaks form.
- Gradually beat hot syrup into egg whites.
- Add gelatin mixture and lemon peel and beat until mixture is stiff, glossy and cool, about 3 minutes.
- Mix in yogurt.
- Divide among 8 custard cups or ramekins.
- Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Keep chilled.)
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lemon-cloud-1989 (may not work)