Maid of Honour Cakes

Serve these great little cakes at a Bridal brunch or luncheon. But you do not have to wait for someone to get married; they are great for any occasion.

Ingredients

1/2 pint whole milk
2 tablespoon fine dried bread crumbs
4 ounces butter, melted
2 ounces ground almonds
1/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
One lemon, zested
2 dozen round puff pastry shells, (1 to 2 inches in diameter)
Confectioners' sugar

Instructions

In a saucepan, over medium heat, combine the milk and bread crumbs. Bring to a boil, remove from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread mixture, butter, almonds, sugar, eggs and zest. Mix well.

Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

Fill each pastry shell with a tablespoon of the filling. Place on a baking sheet and bake until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool completely. Garnish with confectioners' sugar and serve.

Yield: 2 dozen