Velvet Pudding

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to between 300° and 350°.
2. 2
   Combine 1/2 cup sugar, salt and cake flour.
3. 3
   Heat the milk to almost boiling point and slowly pour the hot milk over the dry mixture.
4. 4
   Stir continuously.
5. 5
   Cook the mixture slowly, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
6. 6
   Beat the egg yolks and add the hot mixture.
7. 7
   Mix well.
8. 8
   Add the butter and vanilla.
9. 9
   Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 40 minutes until light brown on top. Remove from the oven, keeping the temperature at 300°.
10. 10
    Spread a thin layer of jam on top.
11. 11
    Beat the egg whites with 2/5 cup sugar until stiff.
12. 12
    Spread the meringue over the pudding.
13. 13
    Return the pudding to the oven and bake until the meringue is pale brown.