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Ingredients

  • 1 (1/4 ounce) envelopeplain knox unflavored gelatin
  • 34 cup water (divided use)
  • 34 cup sugar
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 14 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 12 cup creme de menthe (green, not clear)
  • 1 pint whipping cream

Method

  • Soften gelatin by sprinkling over 1/4 cup cold water.
  • Let stand 1 minute.
  • Add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved,.
  • Add sugar, salt, lemon juice, Creme de Menthe and stir well.
  • Cool in refrigerator until syrupy.
  • Beat the cream and fold into the syrupy mixture.
  • (Save a small amount of cream for top decoration.
  • ).
  • Turn into a souffle dish or a pretty clear glass bowl and chill until ready to serve.
  • Garnish the top with fresh strawberries, raspberries, mint leaves or shaved chocolate and the reserved whipped cream.