Lemon Souffle
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Course : Souffle
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1/3 cup granulated sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup skim milk
1 large egg yolk -- or 2 small
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large egg whites
1 tablespoons confectioners sugar -- optional
 

Preparation:

In a small, heavy saucepan combine granulated sugar and cornstarch; slowly stir in milk. Set over moderate heat and cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil - about 2 minutes; cook, stirring, 30 seconds longer. Remove from heat. Mix 2 tablespoons of the hot milk mixture into egg yolk, then stir egg mixture back into pan. Add lemon juice, lemon rind and vanilla extract and mix thoroughly. Transfre to a medium size, heat proof bow and cool to room temperature - about 1 hour - stirring occasionally to prevent a skin from forming on the surface. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl beat egg whites at moderately high speed until the hold soft peaks. With a rubber spatula fold the whites into cooled lemon mixture. Spoon into a 1 quart souffle or baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 30 to 35 minutes or until souffle is puffy and lightly browned. Sift the confectioner's sugar on top, if desired. Serve immediatel

 

Nutritional Information:

86 Calories (kcal); 1g Total Fat; (9% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 36mg Cholesterol; 49mg Sodium