Whole Lemon Custards

Directions

1. 1
   With a sharp knife, cut yellow part of peel from lemon.
2. 2
   Put into a blender container.
3. 3
   Cut off and discard white part of peel. Coarsely chop lemon meat.
4. 4
   Discard any seeds.
5. 5
   Put in blender. To lemon, add eggs, sugar and butter.
6. 6
   Whirl until smoothly blended.
7. 7
   Pour lemon mixture evenly into four (6-ounce) custard cups or other ovenproof dishes.
8. 8
   Set into an 8-inch square pan. Pour 1/2 inch hot water into pan around cups.
9. 9
   Bake at 350° for 25 to 30 minutes until centers of custards are not longer liquidy when shaken.
10. 10
    Lift custards from water bath; let cool at least 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Refrigerate to chill for 2 to 8 hours.
12. 12
    Garnish with sliced strawberries.