Ingredients

  • 4 Slices California raisin bread cubes
  • 3/4 Cup sugar, divided
  • 2 Teaspoons grated lemon peel
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 Cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2/3 Cup milk

Procedure

Cut bread into cubes (about 2-1/2 cups); combine with 1/4 cup sugar, lemon peel and juice. Toss together lightly until well mixed; add melted butter. Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar until stiff peaks form; set aside. With same beater, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Add to bread mixture along with milk. Fold in beaten egg whites. Turn into 1-quart souffle dish or casserole. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pudding will be puffed and a rich brown color. Serve at once. Top with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 340 (Calories from Fat 51%); Total Fat 20 ( Saturated Fat 11; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 170; Sodium 270; Potassium 132; Total Carbohydrate 36; Dietary Fiber <1; Sugars 28; Protein 6; Calcium 65; Iron 1;

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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.