Banana-Rum Souffle

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
30 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 30 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

1 teaspoon softened unsalted butter
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus additional for dusting
3 large ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 tablespoons dark rum
5 large egg whites
Pinch fine salt
Cocoa powder for dusting, optional

Directions

Lightly butter the insides of 4 (1-cup) ramekins, then dust with sugar. Space them evenly on a baking sheet and put in the freezer.

Put the bananas, brown sugar, lemon juice, and rum in a medium saucepan. Cook uncovered, over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the bananas begin to soften, about 7 minutes. Mash the bananas with a potato masher or large fork until mostly smooth; continue cooking to make a thick puree, about 8 more minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Position the oven rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.

Whip the egg whites and salt in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until foamy. Increase the speed to high, gradually pour in the 2 tablespoons sugar, and whip until the whites hold soft peaks. Fold a quarter of the whites into the banana mixture and then fold in the remaining whites. (Don't dally here; timing is everything with souffles. Whip, fold, and get the souffle in the oven without missing a beat.)

Evenly divide the batter among the prepared ramekins. Bake the souffles until well puffed and golden, about 15 minutes. Dust with a light sprinkling of cocoa powder, if desired. Serve immediately.

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recipe Banana-Rum Souffle
amandine bethesda, MD 11-22-2007
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My First Souffle
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The directions were very easy to follow and the ingredients were already in my house!! The overall result was great! It... tastes great, and if it was your first souffle ever, like me, it was soo easy and tasty!! totally recomend it if you are looking for a dessert that can be made in like 30 mins!Read more
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Anonymous 04-04-2007
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Just okay
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

It was a little too sweet, and it got harder and harder to eat as I got to the end. My husband just wouldn't eat it after the... first two bites. I was expecting more. I got through it because I knew it was good for me, but I won't make it again unless I can modify it substantially.Read more
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Anonymous 02-15-2007
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Not A Hit
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

wasn't realyy what I was expecting
recipe Banana-Rum Souffle
Amy alexandria, VA 08-06-2006
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Not a hit
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I've never had souffle before this recipe, so I don't have anything to compare it to. After making this recipe, I don't think... I'd ever make/eat another souffle.Read more
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Vicki Geneseo, IL 06-15-2006
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WOW!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow! This was delicious! I served this for my in-laws and it was a hit! Very easy to prepare. I probably could have... served 5 instead of 4. Would totally make this again, and again!Read more
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Alexandra Miami, FL 02-27-2006
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Easy Souffle
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This souffle doesn't quite taste like a "real" souffle since it doesn't have the "custardy" type ingredients (i.e. no egg... yolks, milk cream or other such ingredients). However, since it was so easy to make and it still tastes great I give it 5 stars anyway.Read more