Hot Grand Marnier Souffles

Hot Grand Marnier Souffles


1. Preheat oven to 400°F; place a heavy baking sheet on middle rack.

2. Coat 6 (8-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray, and sprinkle each dish with 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, shaking and turning to coat.

3. Place egg yolks in a large bowl; beat at medium-high speed 5 minutes or until thick and pale.

4. Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar; beat 2 minutes.

5. Beat in liqueur and vanilla.

6. Place egg whites in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed 1 minute or until foamy using clean, dry beaters.

7. Add the cream of tartar and salt; beat mixture until soft peaks form.

8. Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.

9. Gently stir one-fourth of egg white mixture into liqueur mixture.

10. Gently fold in the remaining egg white mixture; divide evenly among the prepared ramekins.

11. Place soufflé dishes on baking sheet in oven; bake for 10 minutes or until tall and golden brown (soufflés will rise 1 1/2 to 2 inches above the dish rim).

12. Quickly dust soufflés with powdered sugar.

13. Serve immediately.

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