Blueberry Breakfast Souffle
Here’s a special treat from the microwave. Topped with almonds, the souffle appeals to the eyes as well as the taste buds.8 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
Ingredients
- 1 can (21 ounces) blueberry pie filling
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 10 cookies)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- Confectioners' sugar and maple syrup
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine pie filling and lemon peel; transfer to a
- greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. In a large bowl, combine the egg
- yolks, crushed cookies, sugar and extract; set aside.
- In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until stiff peaks
- form. Fold into cookie mixture. Spread over filling; sprinkle with
- almonds.
- Microwave, uncovered, at 50% power for 12-15 minutes or until topping
- is set. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle servings
- with confectioners' sugar and drizzle with syrup. Yield: 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts: 1 piece equals 264 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 132 mg cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 6 g protein.