Pudim Molotoff Portuguese Meringue Pudding

This is a recipe I found on "FamilyFoodie.com" while searching for Portugese recipes. This is her father's favorite Portugese dessert and she posted this recipe for Father's Day.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 8  eggs, yolk and whites seperated
• 8  tablespoons sugar
• 8  tablespoons water
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2  lemon, juice of
• 4  tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. 1.Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
2. 2.In a metal bowl whip the egg whites on high until this are stiff and form peaks.
3. 3.Add the cornstarch, one tablespoon at a time.
4. 4.Slowly add the 2 tbs of sugar and continue to whip.
5. 5.Place the peaks in a greased bundt pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until the peaks are lightly brown.
6. 6.Meanwhile, prepare the topping by boiling the water, 6 tsps sugar and butter until the thick and gooey.
7. 7.Remove from the heat and add the egg yolks.
8. 8.Add the Lemon juice at the end and mix until smooth.
9. 9.Bring to a boil. Add a little water if mixture becomes too thick.
10. 10.Remove the Meringue from the oven, let cool and invert onto a large round plate, with sides.
11. 11.Top with the sweet caramel (lemony) mixture and serve immediately.