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Lemon Angel Torte Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time55 mins

Lemon Angel Torte is a refreshing dessert made with layers of lemon-flavored meringue, whipped cream, and fresh berries.

 6 ea egg yolks, beaten
 ½ c cold water
 ¾ c sugar
 6 ea egg whites
 ¾ c lemon juice
 ¾ c sugar
 1 1/2 ts lemon peel, grated
 1 ea large angel food cake
 1 tb unflavored gelatin
1

Make a custard by beating together beaten egg yolks, sugar, lemonjuice and peel.

2

Cook custard over hot (not boiling) water, untilmixture coats a spoon.

3

Remove from heat.

4

Soften gelatin in water andadd to custard.

5

Beat egg whites until stiff, gradually adding sugar;gently fold into custard mixture.

6

Tear angel food cake into bite-sized pieces.

7

Place pieces in well-oiled 9 x 13-inch pan and pourcustard over all.

8

Chill until firm.

9

Serves 6 .