grand marnier® souffle

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 5 teaspoons butter, melted
• 5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold milk
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
• 1 tablespoon -based orange liqueur (such as grand marnier®)
• 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup white sugar, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). brush the insides of 2 (8-ounce) ramekins with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
• melt 1 tablespoon butter and 2 teaspoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir flour in the melted butter until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. pour in milk and cook, stirring continuously, until smooth and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. remove from heat and transfer to a mixing bowl.
• stir orange zest and 1 tablespoon -based orange liqueur into butter mixture until combined. add egg yolks and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla; mix until smooth.
• whisk egg whites in a large bowl until frothy. slowly add half the 1/4 cup sugar and whisk until combined; add remaining sugar and continue to whisk until meringue is thick and holds it shape, but is not stiff.
• fold half the meringue into egg yolk mixture until combined. gently fold in second half until well mixed. transfer to the prepared ramekins, allowing 1/4-inch of space at the top.
• bake in the preheated oven until risen and browned, 16 minutes.