Key Lime Snow

A nice light zesty dessert. From “We’re eating Light and Loving it” (A collection of Recipes from participants and friends of the St. Paul’s hospital Lipid Clinic- Edited by Frances Johnson and Shauna Ratner).

i n g r e d i e n t s 
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 
1/2 cup (125 ml) cold water 
3/4 cup (200 ml) sugar 
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) boiling water 
1/2 teasponn (2 ml) grated key lime peel 
1/2 cup (125ml) key lime juice, fresh 
4 egg whites

d i r e c t i o n s 
Sprinkle unflavoured gelatin over cold water in a large bowl and let stand five minutes. Stir in sugar until blended. Add boiling water & stir until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 3 minutes. Add grated lime peel & lime juice. Chill until slightly thickened (about 15 min).

Beat egg whites until stiff. While beating, gradually add gelatin mixture until soft peeks form. Spoon into 8 individual dessert cups or 1 large serving bowl. Chill for 2 hours. Garnish with a twisted lime peel.