Description
Baked Lemon Pudding is a delightful dessert that combines the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemons with a light and airy texture. This easy-to-make pudding is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a family dinner or a festive gathering. With just a handful of simple ingredients, including fresh lemon juice, eggs, and sugar, this recipe produces a refreshing treat that everyone will love. The whipped egg whites lend an indulgent fluffiness, making it feel special without being heavy. Serve it warm or chilled for a satisfying dessert that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, flour, and salt.
- Gradually add milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to the dry mixture, whisking until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks until smooth and stir them into the lemon mixture.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the lemon mixture.
- Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the pudding (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg