Queen Pudding

1. 1

   Bring the milk to the boil, pour it over the sugar and crumbs, add the lemon rind and beaten yolks; put into a buttered pie dish and stand it in a baking dish containing water.

2. 2

   Bake in a moderate oven for about half an hour, or until the centre is quite firm.

3. 3

   Take out and spread jam over the top; whip the egg whites and salt until stiff adding the castor sugar slowly.

4. 4

   Spread on the pudding, return to a cool oven, and bake until crisp and a pale fawn colour.

5. 5

   Chocolate sauce, lemon butter or apple butter may be used instead of jam.

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