Lemon Sponges

Step 1

Cream butter and sugar together.

Step 2

Add cornstarch

Step 3

Separate the eggs.

Step 4

Beat the egg yolks and add to the sugar and butter mixture.

Step 5

Add the juice and finely grated lemon rind of 1 1/2 lemons.

Step 6

Add Milk

Step 7

Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into mixture.

Step 8

Butter 4" ramekins.

Step 9

Fill ramekins with the mixture about halfway full.

Step 10

Place ramekins in a deep dish pan and add hot water around the ramekins about have way up the sides.

Step 11

Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until light brown on the top.

Step 12

Once removed from the oven, remove them from the water bath and let them cool.

Step 13

Once cool, please place them in the refrigerator for a few hours.