LEMON PUDDING SOUFFLES

Lemon Pudding Souffles image

With their tangy lemon flavor and creamy texture, these pretty little souffles make the perfect finish to a special meal. Dress up each serving with lemon peel or other garnish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 large egg, separated
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Dash salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
Coarse sugar, edible pansies and fresh mint leaves, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat egg yolk until slightly thickened. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in the milk, butter, flour and salt. Stir in lemon juice and zest., In a small bowl, beat egg white until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg white into lemon mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg white until combined. , Divide between 2 ungreased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish; add 1 in. of hot water to dish. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden brown. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and garnish with pansies and mint. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.