Grand Marnier Soufflé with Vanilla Sauce

Ingredients

• Sauce:
• 2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Dash of salt
• Soufflé
• Cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier (orange-flavored liqueur)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5 large egg whites
• 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

1. To prepare sauce, place 2 egg yolks in a medium bowl. Combine whole milk and 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat; heat to 180° or until tiny bubbles form around edge (do not boil).
2. Gradually add hot milk mixture to 2 egg yolks, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return mixture to pan; cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 3 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and dash of salt. Pour into a glass bowl; cover and chill.
3. Preheat oven to 375°.
4. To prepare soufflé, coat a 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish with cooking spray; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar.
5. Place 3 egg yolks in a medium bowl; set aside. Place flour in a small, heavy saucepan; gradually add 2% milk, stirring with a whisk. Stir in 1/4 cup sugar; add butter. Cook over medium heat until thick (about 5 minutes), stirring constantly. Gradually add hot milk mixture to 3 egg yolks, stirring constantly with a whisk. Return mixture to pan; cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly (about 3 minutes), stirring constantly. Stir in liqueur and 2 teaspoons vanilla; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
6. Place egg whites, cream of tartar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of egg white mixture into milk mixture; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture.
7. Spoon into prepared soufflé dish. Place soufflé dish in a 9-inch square baking pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 375° for 30 minutes or until puffy and set. Spoon about 3 tablespoons sauce over each serving. Serve immediately.