Gingerbread Souffle
6 tbsp. unsalted butter
6 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream
5 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
1 tbsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
2 tbsp. chopped crystallized ginger
7 egg whites, room temp.
Whipped cream (garnish)
Melt the butter in a heavy medium-size saucepan over medium heat.
Whisk in the flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually stir in the milk and
1/2 cup cream. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth.
Remove from the heat. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, whisking
well after each addition. Whisk in the brown sugar, breaking up the
lumps, and continue whisking until the mixture is very smooth. Stir
in the ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and then the
crystallized ginger.
Preheat oven to 425�F. Butter a 2 qt. souffle dish and coat lightly
with sugar.
Beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry. Fold gently into the
souffle base. Pour into the prepared dish.
Bake until puffed and lightly golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Serve
immediately with dollops of whipped cream. |