How to make Lemon Soufflés

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is lower in saturated fat.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a distinct flavor.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Butter 5 to 6 one-cup ramekins.

Place them in a large pan that will allow them to be baked bain-marie style (surrounded by boiling water).

In a med-large mixing bowl, cream the 2 tablespoons butter with the 3/4 cup of the sugar.

Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl beat the egg whites to moist peaks, and then whip in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until just mixed.

Beat the egg yolks.

Add the egg yolks, zest, lemon juice, and milk to the dry ingredients.

Fold in the whipped egg whites.

Immediately pour into dishes.

Add boiling water to the bain-marie and bake for 55 to 60 minutes until golden brown and set.

Let cool slightly on rack and then serve warm or room temperature.

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