Banana Souffle

Photo: flickr user irrational_cat

Ingredients

2 Very ripe medium bananas, cut 1-inch chunks

2 teaspoons Fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons Poire William

1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

4 Eggs, separated, at room t

3 tablespoons Teaspoons sugar (+2tsp)

1 pch cream of tartar

Fresh raspberry puree, strained

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray four 1 1/2 cup souffle dishes with nonstick cooking spray.

In a food processor, puree the bananas with the lemon juice, Poire William and vanilla until smooth. Add the egg yolks and 1 teaspoon of the sugar; process to blend thoroughly. Scrape the banana base into a medium bowl.

In a mixer bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar at high speed until stiff peaks form. With the mixer on, sprinkle on the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and continue beating until the whites are glossy. Fold the egg whites into the banana base.

Spoon into the prepared dishes; the mixture will mount to the top. Run your thumb around the inside rims to form a 1/4-inch groove in the mixture; this will help the souffles rise evenly.

Set the dishes on a baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes. Reduce the heat to 425 degrees and bake for 7 minutes longer, or until puffed and browned.

Spoon a little raspberry sauce on top and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings