Berry Queen Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F. 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.