1 (.25-ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold water, divided use
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup orange juice
3 large egg whites
1 cup whipping cream
Orange sections
Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water and let it soften for 5 minutes.
Mix the sugar, 3/4 cup water, lemon juice, and orange juice together in a saucepan.
Add the gelatin, and heat, stirring, until the gelatin dissolves.
Chill until as thick as unbeaten egg white, then beat until frothy.
Beat the egg whites stiff but not dry and fold them in.
Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold it in.
Line a 2-quart mold with orange sections, spoon in the charlotte, and chill.
Unmold before serving.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.