Luscious Lemon Pudding Recipe

Winner of the grand prize on Food Network Canada's 'Recipe to Riches'! This decadent lemon pudding cake recipe, from Glo McNeill (82, Lunenburg, NS), evokes cherished childhood memories of post-war England. Imagine a heavenly dessert with a light and fluffy cake-like top two-thirds, transitioning seamlessly into a creamy, dreamy pudding base. This recipe, inspired by her mother's classic lemon curd, secured the largest cash prize in Canadian game show history – a whopping $250,000 and a President's Choice product launch! Recreate this iconic treat at home – a taste of history and pure deliciousness.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 72 mins

Calories 187.8 kcal

Protein 7g

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Ingredients for Luscious Lemon Pudding

Granulated Sugar
All Purpose Flour
4 large eggs
Unsalted Butter
Lemon Rind
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2% Low Fat Milk

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How to Make Luscious Lemon Pudding

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, and cornstarch.
Pour the lemon mixture into the batter and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The top should be golden brown and the center slightly jiggly.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

98g

Fat

21g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Luscious Lemon Pudding?

Luscious Lemon Pudding takes about 92 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 72 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Luscious Lemon Pudding?

Luscious Lemon Pudding has approximately 187.8 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Luscious Lemon Pudding?

The key ingredients for Luscious Lemon Pudding are Granulated Sugar, All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Unsalted Butter, Lemon Rind, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.