Lemon Cups

Directions

1. 1
   Stir together the sugar, flour, salt, and lemon zest.
2. 2
   Mix in butter until well combined and finely textured.
3. 3
   Stir in egg yolks.
4. 4
   Stir in lemon juice.
5. 5
   Stir in the milk.
6. 6
   Beat egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into mixture.
7. 7
   Pour into 8 (lightly greased with butter) custard cups.
8. 8
   Put custard cups into a large baking dish and carefully pour in hot water to surround the cups and come no more that halfway up.
9. 9
   Bake in a preheated 325F oven for 45 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve warm.