Prune Souffle Food

PRUNE SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celcius.
• Blend together the puréed prunes and half the caster sugar- blend for about a minute on medium speed.
• Beat together the egg whites, lemon juice and remainder of caster sugar until fluffy and stiff- not quite"peaking".
• Very carefully, fold the beaten egg into the prune purée.
• Bake for about 20- 25 minutes, or until the top is brown and starting to crack.
• Enjoy piping hot with some whipped double cream.

HOT SOUFFLE OF PRUNES

Steps:

• Combine prunes with sugar.
• Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in prune mixture. Spoon into buttered and sugared 8- to-10-cup souffle dish. Set in shallow pan containing one to two inches of hot water. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven and sprinkle top with confectioners' sugar. Serve with sweetened whipped cream.

PRUNE ARMAGNAC CLAFOUTI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 10-by-1 1/2-inch round baking dish with the butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
• In a small bowl, combine the prunes with 2 tablespoons of Armagnac and microwave on high for 1 minute. Set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and 1/3 cup granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, until light and thick. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine the cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon Armagnac in a glass measuring cup. On low speed, slowly add the dry ingredients to the batter and then add the liquid ingredients, mixing well. Set aside for 10 minutes
• Distribute the prunes in the prepared pan and carefully pour on the batter. Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, and serve warm.

PRUNE SOUFFLES

Steps:

• Lightly spray four 6-ounce (2/3-cup) soufflé molds or ramekins with vegetable-oil cooking spray.
• In a small bowl stir together prunes, hot tea, lemon juice, and zest and let stand, covered, 15 minutes. Remove 3 prunes from mixture and coarsely chop. In a food processor purée remaining prune mixture (including soaking liquid) until very smooth. Cool purée and stir in chopped prunes. Purée may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Bring purée to room temperature before proceeding.
• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat whites with a pinch salt until foamy. Beat in cream of tartar and beat whites until they just hold soft peaks. Gradually beat in granulated sugar and beat meringue until it just holds stiff peaks. Whisk about one fourth meringue into purée to lighten and fold in remaining meringue gently but thoroughly. Spoon mixture into molds or ramekins and arrange on a baking sheet. Bake soufflés in middle of oven until puffed and golden brown, about 16 minutes.
• Dust soufflés with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately. At table, with 2 forks pull open top of each soufflé and spoon 1 tablespoon frozen yogurt into each opening.