Baked Lemon Pudding

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, separated
• 2 teaspoons lemon rind
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Beat egg yolks at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy and lemon colored; add lemon rind and next 3 ingredients, beating well.
2. Combine 1 cup sugar and next 3 ingredients; add to lemon mixture, mixing until smooth.
3. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; add remaining 1/2 cup sugar and fold into lemon mixture. Pour into a greased 2-quart baking dish. Place dish in a large shallow pan. Add hot water to pan to a depth of one-third up sides of dish.
4. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or just until center is set. Remove dish from water bath; cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
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