Omelette Souffle

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 4 tablespoons of powdered white sugar
• Finely chopped zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 lb of butter
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Directions

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and egg yolks separately.
2. To the egg yolks, add the powdered white sugar and finely chopped lemon zest. Mix thoroughly.
3. Whip the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, and gently fold them into the yolk mixture until well incorporated.
4. In a pan over high heat, melt the butter completely. Pour in the egg mixture and stir continuously to ensure the butter is fully blended with the eggs.
5. Transfer the mixture to a buttered dish and place it over low heat or in the oven.
6. Sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the mixture to add a touch of sweetness. You can achieve a light browning effect using a broiler or a kitchen torch.
7. Serve the omelette souffle as soon as possible since it may deflate over time and affect its appearance.

Source — La Cuisine Creole.
Prepared by Tamara Ozol
Louisiana Anthology
July 15, 2023