Banana Souffles

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   Preheat the oven to 400.

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   Brush four 1-cup ramekins with melted butter.

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   Add 2 tablespoons of the sugar to 1 of the ramekins and rotate it to coat with sugar.

4. 4

   Tap the excess sugar into another ramekin and repeat until all the ramekins are coated with sugar.

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   In a food processor, puree the bananas with the lime juice, egg yolk and 2 tablespoons of the sugar until smooth.

6. 6

   Scrape the banana mixture into a large bowl.

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   In a medium stainless steel bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.

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   Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until firm and glossy.

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   Using a rubber spatula, beat one-fourth of the beaten whites into the banana mixture, then gently fold in the remaining whites.

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    Spoon the souffle mixture into the prepared ramekins and tap them lightly on a countertop.

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    Transfer the souffles to a baking sheet and bake in the center of the oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown and risen.

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    Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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