Lemon Pudding Souffles

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022
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.

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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

1 serving: 255 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 175mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.