Banana Souffles
1 T unsalted butter, melted
5 T sugar
2 firm, ripe bananas, mashed (1 1/4 cups)
1 T fresh lime juice
1 large egg yolk
1 large egg whites
salt
>how to make<
*Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
*Brush four 1-cup ramekins with melted butter.
*Add 2 T of the sugar to 1 of the ramekins and rotate it to coat with sugar.
*Tap the excess sugar into another ramekin and repeat until all the ramekins are coated with sugar.
*In a food processor, puree the bananas with the lime juice, egg yolk and 2 T of the sugar until smooth.
*Scrape the banana mixture into a large bowl.
*Add the remaining 1T of sugar and beat until firm and glossy.
*Using a rubber spatula, bat 1/4 of the beaten whites into the banana mixture, then gently fold in the remaining whites.
*Spoon the souffle mixture into the prepared ramekins and tap lightly on a counter top.
*Transfer the souffles to a baking sheet and bake in the center of the oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown and risen.
*Serve at once.
-makes 4-
This recipe was taken from
Eric Ripert.Labels: banana dessert recipe, banana souffles, souffle recipe