Spiced Souffle

Spiced Souffle


1. Butter 6 ramekins; sprinkle each with granulated sugar.

2. Pour 2 cups water into a deep baking pan; place in oven.

3. Preheat oven to 350F (175C).

4. In a medium bowl, cream butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

5. Slowly and gently beat in egg yolks.

6. Stir in 1/2 of the gingersnap- and vanilla-cookie crumbs.

7. Add cinnamon, cloves, candied-fruit peels and lemon peel.

8. In a large bowl, whisk or beat egg whites with remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar until stiff and glossy. Fold beaten egg whites and remaining cookie crumbs into egg-yolk mixture.

9. Divide mixture evenly among buttered ramekins; smooth surfaces. Place ramekins in hot water in baking pan. Water should come half-way up sides of ramekins.

10. Bake 25 to 30 minutes. To serve, dust with powdered sugar.

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