Lemon Pudding Cakes with Apricot Sauce

Lemon Pudding Cakes with Apricot Sauce
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Lemon Pudding Cakes with Apricot Sauce a try. One serving contains 258 calories, 6g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 8. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of milk, butter, water, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 32
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Lightly spray eight 6-ounce ramekins with vegetable cooking spray and arrange them in a small roasting pan.
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In a small saucepan, combine the milk with the lemon zest and bring just to a simmer. Strain the milk through a sieve into a medium bowl and let cool to room temperature.
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In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter with 6 tablespoons of the sugar at moderately high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. At medium speed, beat in the egg yolks, 1 at a time, until incorporated. Using a spoon, stir in the flour, lemon juice and infused milk until combined.
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In a large bowl, using clean beaters, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
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Add the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until the egg whites are firm and glossy. Working in batches, gently fold the meringue into the batter just until combined.
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Spoon the batter into the prepared ramekins.
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Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until small cracks appear on top of each cake. Using tongs, transfer the ramekins to a rack to cool.
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In a food processor or blender, puree the apricots with the preserves, water, lemon juice and salt until smooth.
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Run a blunt knife around each cake and invert onto a dessert plate. Spoon the apricot sauce around the cakes and serve.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score2
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