Lemon soufflés with raspberry sauce

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   Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7.

2. 2

   Place the milk, vanilla pod, lemon zest and half of the sugar into a pan over a medium heat and bring to near boiling, then remove from the heat.

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   In a separate pan, melt the butter, then add the flour and stir to combine.

4. 4

   Strain the hot milk mixture then gradually add to the butter and flour mixture, stirring constantly, until thickened.

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   Meanwhile, using an electric whisk, beat the lemon juice and egg yolks together in a bowl, until very pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.

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   Add the hot milk mixture and whisk well to combine as a smooth custard.

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   In a separate bowl, whisk together the whites and other half of the sugar, until stiff peaks form when the whisk is removed.

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   Fold a spoonful of the egg white mixture into the custard mixture, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites, until just combined.

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   Grease two ramekins with butter and sprinkle them with a little sugar to coat the insides.

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    Pour the soufflé mixture into both ramekins so that it comes almost to the top.

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    Run your thumb, or the handle of a teaspoon, around the edge to make a small indentation (this will help the soufflé to rise).

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    Place the ramekins onto a baking sheet and place into the oven to bake for 10-12 minutes, or until risen and light golden-brown.

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    For the sauce, place the sugar, rosewater, water and wine into a pan over a medium heat and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for five minutes, or until thickened.

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    Add the raspberries and stir for one minute.

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    Blend the sauce with a hand-held blender then pass the sauce through a sieve.

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    Remove the souffés from the oven and place onto plates. Use a spoon to cut out a small hole in the top of each soufflé and pour in some of the raspberry sauce. Serve immediately.

1 serving ≈ 275 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.