Sunday, January 29, 2012

1/21/2012 Basket - Banana Souffle

Banana Souffle
Uses: Banana

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 3 T water
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 T sugar
  • 1/2 t cornstarch
  • pinch of cinnamon
  • pinch of nutmeg
  • 4 egg whites
  • pinch of salt

Butter and sugar 6 4-ounce ramekins. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Peel the bananas, and puree in a food processor until smooth.

In a small saucepan, bring water and the 1/3 cup of sugar to a boil. Stir until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and add banana puree, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until incorporated. Set aside to cool completely.

In a stainless steel bowl, beat egg whites and salt until foamy. Add remaining tablespoon of sugar and beat to soft peaks. Fold cooled banana puree into egg white mixture. Pour into ramekins and place ramekins on a baking sheet.

Place baking sheet in oven and immediately turn the temperature down to 375 degrees. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until puffed up and browned. Serve immediately.

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