Spiced-Pumpkin Soufflés with Bourbon and Molasses Sauce

Name: Spiced-Pumpkin Soufflés with Bourbon and Molasses Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 177 milliliters canned pure pumpkin (from a 15-oz can, not pie filling); 8 servings Garnish: confectioners sugar; 1 Tbsp cornstarch; 10 larges egg whites; 177 milliliters granulated sugar, divided, plus additional for coating ramekins; 0 teaspoons ground allspice; 0 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 pinch Pinch of ground cloves; 0 teaspoons grated nutmeg; 0 teaspoons salt; 118 milliliters whole milk

Spiced-Pumpkin Soufflés with Bourbon and Molasses Sauce might be just the side dish you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 145 calories, 5g of protein, and 1g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 8. Head to the store and pick up milk, garnish: confectioners sugar, ground cinnamon, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

Whisk together milk, cornstarch, spices, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking, then simmer, whisking, 2 minutes.

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Granulated Sugar

Corn Starch

Spices

Milk

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Whisk

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Remove from heat and whisk in pumpkin.

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Pumpkin

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Whisk

Transfer to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.

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Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in lower third. Butter ramekins and coat with granulated sugar, knocking out excess, then put in a large shallow baking pan.

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Granulated Sugar

Butter

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Ramekin

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Beat egg whites with salt in another large bowl using an electric mixer until they hold soft peaks.

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Egg Whites

Salt

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Add remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar a little at a time, beating, then beat until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks, 1 to 2 minutes more.

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Granulated Sugar

Fold one third of whites into cooled pumpkin mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Divide mixture among ramekins, mounding it.

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Pumpkin

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Ramekin

Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.

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Powdered Sugar

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•Pumpkin mixture (without egg whites) can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. •Soufflés can be assembled 1 hour before baking and kept in freezer.•

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Egg Whites

Pumpkin

Baked soufflés can be repuffed if necessary in a 400°F oven 10 to 12 minutes (serve quickly, as they will deflate a little faster the second time around).

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