Spiced Pumpkin Soufflés With Bourbon And Molasses Sauce Food

SPICED-PUMPKIN SOUFFLéS WITH BOURBON AND MOLASSES SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together milk, cornstarch, spices, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking, then simmer, whisking, 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and whisk in pumpkin. Transfer to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.
• Preheat oven to 400°F with rack in lower third. Butter ramekins and coat with granulated sugar, knocking out excess, then put in a large shallow baking pan.
• Beat egg whites with salt in another large bowl using an electric mixer until they hold soft peaks. Add remaining 3/4 cup granulated sugar a little at a time, beating, then beat until whites hold stiff, glossy peaks, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Fold one third of whites into cooled pumpkin mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Divide mixture among ramekins, mounding it.
• Bake soufflés until puffed and golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.

BOURBON MOLASSES SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring sugar and 2 tablespoons water to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals from side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil, without stirring, swirling pan occasionally so caramel colors evenly, until caramel is dark amber. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1/4 cup water, then stir in bourbon, butter, molasses, and salt. Return to heat and simmer, stirring, to dissolve any hardened caramel if necessary.

PUMPKIN SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
• Separate egg yolks and whites. Place egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl. Place 2 of the egg yolks in a large mixing bowl reserve the third egg yolk for another use.
• Add pumpkin, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, white sugar, molasses, whiskey, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, and cloves to the 2 egg yolks; beat with an electric mixer until well blended.
• Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add 1/4 of the egg whites to the pumpkin mixture; mix until well blended. Delicately fold in the remaining egg whites. Ladle into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Turn the oven down to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and bake for 15 minutes. Turn to oven down to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and bake for 15 minutes. Turn the oven down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until the surface no longer jiggles, about 15 minutes more. The total cook time should be about 1 hour. Turn off the oven.
• Leaving the souffle in the oven with the door ajar, for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.