BANANA SOUFFLE

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This pretty, golden-topped puff is so easy to whip up, but looks like you really fussed. Lightly laced with rum, the moist, tender, banana-rich souffle makes that perfect "little something" to wrap up any holiday dinner. -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 large eggs, separated
1 large egg white
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon rum
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat a 1-1/2-qt. souffle dish with cooking spray; set aside., In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in the bananas, sugar and cornstarch until blended. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in lemon juice, rum and lemon zest., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the bowl, stirring constantly. Allow to cool slightly., In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg whites into banana mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg whites until combined. Transfer to prepared dish., Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 151mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges