Berry Queen Pudding

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Lightly grease a 9 inch pie plate.

2. 2

   Bring the cream, milk and lemon peel almost to a boil on medium heat. Whisk egg yolks and 1/2 cup the sugar in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in cream mixture.

3. 3

   Spread breadcrumbs on bottom of pie plate. Pour egg mixture over the top. Let stand for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with berries. Place pie plate in a roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up side of pie plate.

4. 4

   Bake for 15-20 mins until just set. Cool completely. Spread jam over pudding.

5. 5

   For the meringue topping, beat egg whites in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Beat on high speed for 4-5 mins until sugar dissolves and mixture is thick and glossy. Spoon mixture over jam. Use a spoon to form decorative peaks on the top.

6. 6

   Bake for 4-5 mins until meringue is golden. Serve warm.

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