Queen Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the milk to the boil, pour it over the sugar and crumbs, add the lemon rind and beaten yolks; put into a buttered pie dish and stand it in a baking dish containing water.
2. 2
   Bake in a moderate oven for about half an hour, or until the centre is quite firm.
3. 3
   Take out and spread jam over the top; whip the egg whites and salt until stiff adding the castor sugar slowly.
4. 4
   Spread on the pudding, return to a cool oven, and bake until crisp and a pale fawn colour.
5. 5
   Chocolate sauce, lemon butter or apple butter may be used instead of jam.