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Peach Pudding

By Diana Rattray, About.com

A peach bread pudding with nutmeg and lemon juice.

Cook Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 cups stale bread cubes
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 can (29 ounces) peach halves, drained

Preparation:

Pour milk over bread cubes. Beat egg yolks with 1/2 cup sugar, salt and nutmeg; add lemon zest and juice, and the melted butter. Pour mixture over bread and milk. Stir to blend and pour into well-greased 9x9x2-inch baking dish. Place dish in a larger pan of hot water. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Remove pudding from oven and spread meringue over top. Place peach halves over meringue, close to edge. Bake at 375° for 10 to 15 minutes to brown the meringue. Serve peach pudding warm. Makes 6 servings.

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