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Lemon Souffle Cakes
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Lemon Soufflé Cakes

Joanne teaches Heather how to round out the meal with a tangy lemon soufflé cake in the ROASTED LAMB  episode. Episode 107, DVD Disc B

Melted butter as needed
Sugar as needed
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar
5 eggs, separated
Grated zest of 2 lemons
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups milk
2/3 cup lemon juice, room temperature
1 cup heavy cream
Powdered sugar
Pure vanilla extract
Raspberries as a garnish (optional)

Brush 8 remekins, 5 ounces each, with butter. Dust the inside of each of the ramekins with sugar and tap out the excess. Set aside.

Preheat an oven to 325°F. Cream 5 tablespoons butter and 6 tablespoons sugar until light in color and texture. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the zest and flour. Add the milk and lemon juice and mix thoroughly. In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Add the remaining _ cup sugar. Continue to whip until stiff peaks. Fold into the lemon mixture. Divide the mixture between the prepared ramekins dividing evenly. Place the ramekins in a large baking pan and pour boiling water up 1-inch along the sides. Bake until set, light brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 minutes. Cool completely.

To serve, whip the cream to soft peaks. Flavor with powdered sugar and a few drops of vanilla.

To serve, unmold the individual cakes onto dessert plates. Top with the cream and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately garnished with raspberries.

Serves 8