Lemon Sponge Cups

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Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 lemon, grated rind and juice
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 3 eggs, separated
• 1 pinch salt
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Method:

Preheat oven to 175'C (350'F). 

In a large bowl, cream butter. Add sugar, flour salt, lemon juice and rind. 

In a separate bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in milk. 

Slowly add second mixture to first mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff; gently fold into mixture. 

Pour into ramekins or individual soufflé dishes and place in pan of hot water. Bake in "moderate" oven (175'C) for 45 minutes. You will have a layer of lemon custard, with gorgeous, lightly browned sponge on top. Let cool a bit. Turn out and serve with whipped cream, or serve still in the dish. You can also bake this in one large soufflé dish. Aunt Mariah likes to garnish with a thin slice of lemon.