Strawberry Souffle

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 egg whites
• butter or margarine
• sugar
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1/4-1/3 cup sugar (to taste)
• 4 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup sugar
• strawberry syrup or chocolate flavored syrup

Recipe

• 1 let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. using butter or margarine, grease six 1-cup souffle dishes or 10-ounce custard cups. sprinkle with sugar, shaking out any excess sugar. place dishes on a shallow baking pan or cookie sheet. set aside.
• 2 meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine strawberries and the 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar. let stand 15 minutes until strawberries become juicy. in a blender container or food processor bowl combine strawberry mixture and cornstarch. blend or process until smooth. set aside.
• 3 preheat the oven to 350*f. in a large mixing bowl beat egg whites to soft peaks. gradually add the 1/2 cup sugar beating for 2-3 minutes or until stiff glossy peaks form.
• 4 with a rubber spatula, push beaten egg whites to the side of the bowl. pour strawberry mixture into bottom of the bowl. carefully stir a little of the beaten egg whites into the strawberry mixture. then fold the two mixtures together (there will be a few pink streaks remaining). divide mixture evenly among prepared dishes.
• 5 bake for 15-18 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. serve immediately with strawberry or chocolate syrup. makes 6 individual souffles. enjoy!