Forgotten Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F.
2. 2
   Beat the egg whites until stiff with cream of tartar and grated peel, add sugar slowly then the vanilla.
3. 3
   Slightly grease a ring mold then coat with granulated sugar, shaking out the excess.
4. 4
   Spoon in meringue and cut through with a knife, shake to even the batter, remove any air pockets. Put mold into a shallow pan of hot water and place into the oven.
5. 5
   Turn off the oven and leave the meringue in for at least 2 hours without opening the door at any time.
6. 6
   Finally, unmold the meringue, pour hot caramel over it and serve with chilled custard sauce.