Dulce de Leche Soufflé

Ingredients

 * ¾ cup prepared dulce de leche
 * 4 eggs
 * 4 tablespoons sugar
 * nuts, if desired

Directions

 * 1) Spread the prepared dulce de leche (see recipe) in a stainless steel or glass souffle dish with a spatula. Add nuts to the dulce de leche, if desired.
 * 2) Separate the eggs, and in a separate bowl, beat the whites until they form stiff peaks.
 * 3) Spread them over the dulce de leche.
 * 4) Beat the egg yolks and the sugar until they are creamy and spread over the egg whites.
 * 5) Bake in a moderately hot oven, 200°C / 405°F, for 12 minutes. Serve immediately.
 * 6) The dessert may also be made in individual dishes or molds.