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Lemon Soufflé

An elegant,lightand classic dessert for friends and family gatherings… This lightlemon soufflé is really simple to create at home.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray
  • 2 large eggs (whites and yolks separated) Room-temperature eggs will be the right choicefor best results.
  • ¼ cup white sugar divided
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp lemon zest grated
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 1 tsp vanilla exract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375 ºF.
  • Grease 4 (6-ounce) ramekins lightly.
  • Place egg whites in a clean glass bowl andwith a beater, whisk until foamy.
  • In the bowl of egg whites, place 2tablespoons of the sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • In a separate bowl, put remaining sugar,ricotta cheese and egg yolks and beat until well blended.
  • Place the lemon juice and lemon zest and stirto combine.
  • Place the poppy seeds and vanilla extract andmix until well blended.
  • Add the whipped egg whites into the bowl ofricotta mixture and gently, stir to combine.
  • Divide the mixture into theprepared ramekins evenly.
  • Bake for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Remove the ramekins from oven and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 52mgPotassium: 72mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 274IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 1mg
Keyword ricotta cheese
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