Heavenly Lemon Bread Pudding

== Description ==
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=== Ingredients ===
* 3 rounded cups 1/2-inch bread cubes
* 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
* 1 cup whipping cream
* 1 cup whole milk
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 4 large eggs, separated
* 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
* Confectioners' Sugar
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. butter the bottom only of a 2-quart casserole or soufflé dish.
# Combine bread cubes and lemon zest in large bowl.
# Set aside.
# Combine whipping cream, milk, Sugar, butter and salt in a heavy saucepan.
# Over medium heat, cook until butter melts, stirring occasionally.
# Pour over bread mixture, and toss.
# Allow to cool.
# Lightly beat the egg yolks, then beat in the lemon juice and stir into the bread mixture.
# Set aside.
# Beat egg whites in large bowl of electric mixer until stiff peaks form. (Do not over beat).
# Gently fold egg whites into bread mixture.
# Pour bread mixture into prepared dish, and bake for 1 hour, or until a knife inserted 1 inch from center comes out clean.
# The top of the pudding should be golden brown.
# Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
# Dust with confectioner's sugar, if desired. Serve warm, at room temperature or chilled.
== See also ==
Category:Bread pudding Recipes
Category:Light whipping cream Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes