SPICED-PUMPKIN SOUFFLéS WITH BOURBON AND MOLASSES SAUCE

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Spiced-Pumpkin Soufflés with Bourbon and Molasses Sauce image

Though these delicately spiced soufflés reach toward the skies, they capture the fragrant earthiness of pumpkin. Best of all, this airy alternative to pumpkin pie leaves you satisfied, not stuffed.

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Pumpkin     Fall     Winter     Cinnamon     Christmas Eve     Molasses     Ramekin     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of ground cloves
3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided, plus additional for coating ramekins
3/4 cup canned pure pumpkin (from a 15-oz can, not pie filling)
10 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
Equipment: 8 (6-ounce) ramekins
Garnish: confectioners sugar
Accompaniments: bourbon molasses sauce ; unsweetened whipped cream
1 unsweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Whisk together milk, cornstarch, spices, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking, then simmer, whisking, 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in pumpkin. Transfer to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in lower third. Butter ramekins and coat with granulated sugar, knocking out excess, then put in a large shallow baking pan.
  • Beat egg whites with salt in another large bowl using an electric mixer until they hold soft peaks. Add remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar a little at a time, beating, then beat until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Fold one third of whites into cooled pumpkin mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Divide mixture among ramekins, mounding it.
  • Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.

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