this dessert is very easy and quick to make.  my kids and dh love this puddings very much that now everyone look forward to dessert night!

makes 6

Ingredients:

1/2 cup caster sugar

65g unsalted butter, softened

2 tsp finely grated lemon zest

3 eggs, separated

1/3 cup plain flour, sifted

1 cup buttermilk

1/3 cup lemon juice

icing sugar, thick cream to serve

Method:

1. Preheat oven to moderately slow, 160 celcius degree.  Lightly grease 6 x 1/2 cup ovenproof rameskins or dishes.
2. Beat the sugar and butter together with electric beaters until light and creamy.  Add the lemon zest and egg-yolks and beat until well combined.  Add the flour and buttermilk alternately until just combined.  Stir in the lemon juice (the mixture will look curdled).
3. Beat the egg-whites in a clean bowl until stiff peaks form.  Gently fold into the mixture between prepared dishes, then place in a large deep baking tray.
4. Pour enough boiling water in the base of the pan to come halfway up the sides of the dishes.  Bake for 25-30 minutes or until puddings are set and light golden.  Serve puddings dusted with icing sugar and with a dollop of thick cream.