Shirred Lemon Eggs - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. heavy cream
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste
1/3 c. grated cheese (any mild)
1 Tbsp. finely minced parsley
4 eggs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325\u00b0.
Liberally butter four ramekins.
Pour 1 tablespoon cream in the bottom of each ramekin.
Sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest over the cream in each.
Divide the cheese evenly among the 4 ramekins, sprinkling on top of cream.
Gently drop an egg in each ramekin.
Add salt and pepper.
Measure 1 tablespoon cream and spread over each egg; scatter a little parsley over the tops.
Bake for about 12 minutes or until egg is slightly set.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4.