Rachel Allen's fluffy lime puddings recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 180C, fan oven 160C, Gas Mark 4.

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   Beat the butter in a large bowl or in an electric food mixer until it is really soft and creamy.

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   Add the sugar and beat with the butter until pale and fluffy.

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   Add the egg yolks one at a time to the mixture, beating each one in before adding the next.

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   Sift in the flour and add the milk and lime zest and juice, and mix well together.

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   The mixture will be quite liquid.

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   Whisk the egg whites in a large, spotlessly clean bowl until they form stiff peaks.

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   Gently fold the egg whites into the cake mixture until well mixed.

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   Divide the mixture between six small-medium ramekins or ovenproof teacups.

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    Arrange on a baking sheet and place in the oven.

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    Bake for 15-20 minutes or until just set.

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    Remove from the oven and allow cooling slightly before dredging with icing sugar and serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.