Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1               pint  milk
     1/2         ounce  butter
  2             ounces  caster sugar
                        grated rind of 1 small lemon
  4             ounces  fresh white breadcrumbs
  3             medium  size eggs
  3                     rounded tablespoons luxury mincemeat
                        glace cherries and angelica to decorate

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 C, 350 F or Gas Mark 4. 2. Pour the milk into a pan and bring to the boil. Remove from the heat and add the butter, half the sugar and the lemon rind. Add the breadcrumbs, stir and leave for 20 minutes until the breadcrumbs swell into the milk. 3. Separate the eggs, whisk the yolks into the milk mixture and pour into a buttered 900ml (1 1/2 pint) ovenproof dish, approximately 7cm (3 inches) deep. Bake in the preheated oven on the middle oven shelf for 30-35 minutes, until set. 4. Warm the mincemeat and carefully spread over the custard and breadcrumb base. Whisk the egg whites until stiff then whisk in the remaining sugar. Spoon the meringue over the top of the pudding and decorate with glace cherries and angelica. Return to the oven for a further 15 minutes, until golden. 5. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before serving. Delicious served with lightly whipped cream or creme frâiche.

Nutritional Information:

100 Calories (kcal); 7g Total Fat; (61% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 24mg Cholesterol; 89mg Sodium