Recipe(tried): Snow Pudding (Repost)

This is another Grandma James recipe that my Mom gave me. Absolutely delicious! Well worth posting again!
It is light (not heavy), with a little tang.

SNOW PUDDING

In saucepan, combine :
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
3 Tbs. cornstarch

Gradually add:
1 1/2 c. water

Boil for 1 minute until clear.

Remove from heat and add:
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 Tbs. lemon zest

In a large bowl, beat:
3 egg whites

'Til they peak. Gradually add the hot mixture on high speed. Beat 3 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. To serve, cover with cooled custard sauce.

CUSTARD SAUCE

In top of double boiler, beat:
3 egg yolks

Add and mix:
3 Tbs. sugar
dash of salt

Gradually add:
1 1/2 c. milk

Cook until custard coats a metal spoon, about 20 minutes.

Cool and add:
1 tsp. vanilla