3 lemons—if large—4 if small. Grated peel of two.
4 eggs—the whites only—whipped to standing froth.
1 package of gelatine soaked in 1 cup cold water.
1 pint boiling water.
1 glass sherry or white wine—a large glass.
½ teaspoonful nutmeg.
2 cups powdered sugar.
Add to the soaked gelatine the juice of all the lemons, and peel of two, the sugar and spice, and let them stand together one hour. Then pour the boiling water over them. Stir until dissolved, and strain into a wide bowl. When nearly cold, add the wine. When quite cold, begin to whip the mixture gradually into the frothed egg, and beat until thick, white and smooth. Wet a mould in cold water and set the snow aside in it until firm.
If you like, you can pour a rich custard about the base after dishing it.