Step 1: In a small heavy saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water.
Step 2: Stir over low heat until dissolved.
Step 3: In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites with ½ cup sugar until think and pale in color. Beat in lemon juice, rind and dissolved gelatin.
Step 4: Return mixture to saucepan and cook, stirring constantly over medium low heat until slightly thickened. Do not boil.
Step 5: Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl.
Step 6: Chill until cool and slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Step 7: Beat egg whites to soft peaks; gradually add ¼ cup sugar, beating constantly to stiff peaks.
Step 8: Fold into lemon mixture.
Step 9: Whip cream and fold in gently.
Step 10: Pour into serving dishes and chill until set.
Step 11: Garnish with whipped cream, thin lemon slices or shredded lemon rind.
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