*LEMON CAKE CUSTARD

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Taste of Home
By: Brenda Sanders of Hampstead, North Carolina

  • 6

Ingredients

  • Directions:
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • ●Separate eggs and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • ●In a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, flour and salt. Stir in the milk, lemon juice, butter and lemon peel.
  • ●Beat egg yolks; add to lemon mixture.
  • ●In a small bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. ●Gradually add remaining sugar, 2 tablespoons at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into lemon mixture.
  • ●Spoon into six greased 8-oz. ramekins or baking dishes.
  • ●Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Add 1 in. of hot water to pan.
  • ●Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • ●Serve immediately or chill.

Preparation

Step 1

254 calories/serving