Lemon-Almond Soufflés
Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
A dusting of powdered sugar or cocoa powder is a traditional garnish for this classic dessert. Here, we sprinkle the tops with sliced almonds before baking to add contrasting flavor and texture.
How to Make It
Step 1
Place a baking sheet in oven. Preheat oven to 425°.
Step 2
Lightly coat 6 (8-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray; sprinkle evenly with 2 tablespoons sugar, tilting dishes to coat sides completely.
Step 3
Combine 1/4 cup sugar and egg yolks in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until thick and pale (about 2 minutes). Add 3/4 cup buttermilk and next 4 ingredients (through flour); beat at medium speed just until blended.
Step 4
Combine egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Using clean dry beaters, beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until medium peaks form.
Step 5
Gently stir one-fourth of egg whites into lemon mixture; gently fold in remaining egg whites. Gently spoon mixture into prepared ramekins. Sharply tap dishes 2 or 3 times on counter to level. Sprinkle evenly with almonds. Place dishes on preheated baking sheet; return baking sheet to 425° oven. Immediately reduce oven temperature to 350°; bake soufflés at 350° for 20 minutes or until puffy and lightly browned. Serve immediately.
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JudithRehak's Review
This was very good, my almonds did not burn, just light brown. A nice light finish to a meal. Served it with Curried coconut mussels also in this issue. Thank you!
amyindallas's Review
This was easy and yummy--very light. I forgot to turn the oven down to 350 after I put the souffles in and they cooked in about 10 minutes and the almonds got very dark--oops! It still tasted great, and 207 calories for a dessert this yummy is really good.
Kvavava's Review