Irish Lemon Pudding

This is a decadent dessert that combines creamy sweetness and lemon tartness.  As it bakes, the pudding separates into two layers... a dense, almost caky layer on the top, and a luscious pudding layer on the bottom. 

Preparation: 15 mins   Cook: 40 mins

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, separated
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 lemons, zested and juiced
• 1 1/4 cups milk

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Cream the butter and sugar well. Add the egg yolks one by one, then add the flour. Add the lemon zest and juice, followed by the milk, and mix well.
• In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff. Fold gently into the lemon mixture until incorporated.
• Pour into a 8-9 inch pie pan or cake pan. Bake for 40 minutes, or until very lightly browned and set.
• Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm with freshly whipped cream.
  
  Note: You can double the recipe and bake it in a 9 inch springform pan placed on a biscuit tray, just in case of any drips. This results in thicker layers of pudding, and delivers a showy presentation.