Tana Ramsay's Lemon and Meringue Puddings

A classic pudding that will disappear in seconds!

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   Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan/350F/gas 4.

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   You will need four shallow individual crème brûlée dishes, each measuring about 11.5cm across.

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   To make the lemon curd, put the cornflour and sugar into a medium saucepan.

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   Gradually stir in the water, mixing all the time, first into a smooth paste and then into a cloudy liquid.

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   Add the lemon zest.

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   Bring to the boil, stirring all the time.

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   When it starts to boil, the liquid will become thick and lose its cloudy appearance.

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   Simmer for a couple of minutes, then take off the heat.

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   Add the lemon juice and stir well.

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    Put the egg yolks in a medium mixing bowl.

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    Gradually pour the lemon mixture over them, stirring all the time.

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    Mix well.

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    Divide the lemon mixture between the crème brûlée dishes and put to one side.

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    To make the meringue, whisk the egg whites with half the sugar in a large clean mixing bowl until they form stiff peaks when you take the whisk out of the whites.

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    Whisk in the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it is all incorporated and the mixture is a beautiful glossy white.

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    Using a palette knife, spread the meringue over the lemon bases.

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    Use the knife to make little peaks all over the top.

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    Place in the oven for 30 minutes.

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    Allow to cool and serve either warm or at room temperature.