Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 c. Day-old Egg bread, cubed, Or possibly leftover yellow cake, Or possibly a combination
  • 1 1/2 c. Lowfat milk
  • 1 x Egg
  • 1/4 c. Sugar
  • 1 tsp Lemon extract
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 2 Tbsp. Raisins, or possibly minced dates
  • 2 Tbsp. Pecans, toasted
  • 1 tsp Grated lemon peel
  • 1/4 c. Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch
  • 1/3 c. Water
  • 1 Tbsp. Butter
  • 2 Tbsp. To 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Grated lemon peel

Method

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Spray an 8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • Soak bread cubes in 1/2 c. lowfat milk.
  • Combine egg, sugar, lemon extract, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Beat well.
  • Beat in remaining lowfat milk.
  • Stir in raisins or possibly dates, pecans and lemon peel.
  • Combine egg mix with bread.
  • Pour pudding into prepared pan set in a larger pan.
  • Add in sufficient warm water to come halfway up sides of pan.
  • Bake 40-50 min or possibly till pudding is set in center.
  • Top each serving with Lemon Sauce and a spoonful of whipped cream, if you like.
  • Lemon Sauce.
  • In small saucepan combine sugar and cornstarch.
  • Using a wire whisk, gradually whisk in water and continue stirring till mix thickens.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in butter, lemon juice and lemon peel.
  • perfect for a cool winter's night or possibly great for breakfast served with a tall glass of fresh orange juice and your favorite coffee.