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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Looking for a light and lemony delicate delight of a dessert? Aida Von Babbel of Coquitlam, British Columbia recommends this old-fashioned family favorite. It is cake-like on top with a custard texture on the bottom, she says. Ingredients:
2/3 cup sugar, divided |
5 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
2 eggs, separated |
1 cup milk |
3 tablespoons lemon juice |
2 tablespoons butter, melted |
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon peel |
confectioners' sugar, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup sugar, flour, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat egg yolks; add milk, lemon juice, butter and lemon peel. Gradually add to the dry ingredients and mix well.
2. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into lemon mixture.
3. Pour into a lightly greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Place in a large baking pan. Add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm or chilled. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
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