Bakewell Pudding

1. Pre-heat oven to 425oF or Mark 7. Roll out the pastry and line a wide shallow dish or a pie plate.
2. Spread the pastry with a thick layer of jam. Creami butter and sugar, add the egg yolks, the beaten egg whites and the almond essence.
3. Spread the mixture over the jam and bake for 15 mins.
4. Reducei heat to 350oF Mark 4 for 20 mins.
5. The filling is ment to remain soft and is not intended to set.