Vanilla souffle with flaming grand marnier
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients:
- 3 tb Butter
- 3 tb Flour
- 1 1/2 c Milk
- 6 Egg yolks
- 8 Egg whites
- 1 pn Salt
- 1/8 ts Cream of tartar
- 1/2 c Sugar
- 2 ts Vanilla
- 1/4 c Grand Marnier
Instructions:
Whipped cream Servings: 6 - 8 Source: Souffle Spectaculars by Irena Kirshman (1969) From: Sallie Austin DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 400-F. Melt the butter and add the flour. Add the milk gradually stirring with a wire whisk to make a thick smooth sauce. Add the sugar and vanilla. Remove from the heat and add the egg yolks one at a time. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt and the cream of tartar until stiff. Fold the slightly cooled sauce into the egg whites. Spoon into a prepared 6 cup souffle dish. Place the souffle in the oven and immediately reduce the heat to 375-F. Bake for 25 minutes. Bring the souffle to the table make a well in the middle of the souffle by plunging a spoon and fork into it and spreading it apart. Pour the flaming liqueur into the center. NOTE: Heat the liqueur before lighting it. Serve with whipped cream.
