Lemon Puff Freeze Dessert

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   Prepare a 9-inch springform pan.

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   In a double boiler, mix/cook 2 eggs and three egg yolks, lemon juice and sugar until thick, stirring constantly; cool.

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   Whip the cream, and fold into cooled lemon mixture.

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   Mix together the vanilla wafers and melted margarine or butter (use just enough butter to hold the wafers together, you might use less or more than 1/3 cup).

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   Line the bottom and sides of the springform pan with vanilla wafers.

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   Pour the lemon mixture into the pan.

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   In a bowl beat 3 egg whites until foamy, add in cream of tartar and icing sugar; beat until stiff peaks form.

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   Spread on the top of the lemon mixture.

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   Set oven to broil.

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    Brown the meringue under the broiler until brown (watch closely not to burn, and make certain that the egg white topping does not touch the top of the meringue).

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    Cover with foil and freeze for 8 or more hours.

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    Remove from freezer (taking foil off immediately!) at least 1 hour before serving.

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    **NOTE** if using a graham cracker crust mix 2 cups graham cracker crumbs with 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine and about 1/3 cup sugar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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