Favorite Puff Pudding

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
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   Beat butter, sugar and lemon peel in large bowl until light and fluffy.
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   Beat in egg yolks.
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   Stir in lemon juice, flour, cereal and milk.
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   (Mixture will look curdled, but this will not affect finished product).
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   In a separate bowl, beat egg whites to stiff peaks.
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   Gently stir in beaten egg whites.
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   Pour into greased 1 quart baking dish.
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   Place dish in a pan of hot water.
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    Bake for about 1 hour or until top is golden brown and pudding begins to pull away from the side of the dish.
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    (Pudding will have a cake-like layer on top with custard below).
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    Serve warm or cold with cream or whipped cream, if desired.
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    Variation: Mix ingredients as directed, and pour into 5 (5-oz) or 4 (6-oz) custard or souffle cups.
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    Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes or until tops are golden brown and pudding begins to pull away from the side of the dish.
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    Substitutions: You may substitute honey for sugar, and 2% milk for whole milk.
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    Enjoy!