If you want to make individual soufflés, use a little more butter and grease four 11/2- to 2-cup ramekins.

Ingredients

  • About 1 teaspoon unsalted butter for the dish
  • 1 cup sugar, plus some for the dish
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 1 tablespoon minced or grated lemon or orange zest
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon or orange juice or Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
  • Pinch salt
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      313 calories; 8 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 2 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 51 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 50 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 281 milligrams cholesterol; 180 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

4 to 6 servings

Preparation

  1. Butter a 2-quart soufflé or other deep baking dish. Sprinkle the dish with sugar, invert it, and tap to remove excess sugar. Set aside and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Whisk the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of the sugar until light and very thick; the mixture will fall in a ribbon from the ends of the beaters when it is ready. Beat in the flavorings and set aside.
  2. Beat the egg whites with the salt until they hold soft peaks; continue to beat, gradually adding the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, until they are very stiff but still glossy. Stir a good spoonful of them thoroughly into the egg yolk mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whites, using a rubber spatula or your hand. Transfer to the prepared soufflé dish(es) and bake until the center is nearly set, 25 to 35 minutes (15 to 25 minutes for individual soufflés). Serve immediately.

About 45 minutes

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