Banana-Rum Soufflé

Banana-Rum Souffle From Food Network Kitchens

1 teaspoon softened unsalted butter 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus additional for dusting 3 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced 1/4 cup dark brown sugar Juice of 1/2 lemon 2 tablespoons dark rum 5 large egg whites Pinch fine salt Cocoa powder for dusting, optional

Lightly butter the insides of 4 (1-cup) ramekins, then dust with sugar. Space them evenly on a baking sheet and put in the freezer.

Put the bananas, brown sugar, lemon juice, and rum in a medium saucepan. Cook uncovered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the bananas begin to soften, about 7 minutes. Mash the bananas with a potato masher or large fork until mostly smooth; continue cooking to make a thick puree, about 8 more minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Position the oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.

Whip the egg whites and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until foamy. Increase the speed to high, gradually pour in the 2 tablespoons sugar, and whip until the whites hold soft peaks. Fold a quarter of the whites into the banana mixture and then fold in the remaining whites. (Don't dally here; timing is everything with souffles. Whip, fold, and get the souffle in the oven without missing a beat.) Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins. Bake the souffles until well puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Dust with a light sprinkling of cocoa powder, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information Nutritional Analysis per serving Calories 231 Fat 1 gram Saturated Fat 1 gram Carbohydrates 50 grams Fiber 3 grams Protein 6 grams

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