Cinnamon Cherry Soufflé
Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 3 Tbs. Butter
- 4 Tbs. Flour
- 1 1/2 C. Milk
- 6 Egg yolks
- 8 Egg whites
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1/8 tsp Cream of tartar
- 1/2 C. Sugar
- 1 C. Pitted black cherries, fresh canned
- 2 Tbs. Cherry liqueur (opt)
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. Remove from the heat and add the egg yolks one at a time. Add the sugar, cinnamon and cherry liqueur (opt). Fold in the cherries cut into pieces. Beat the egg whites, with a pinch of salt and the cream of tartar, until stiff. Fold the cherry sauce into the beaten egg whites. Spoon into a prepared 6 C. soufflé dish. Place the soufflé in the oven and immediately reduce the heat to 375 F. Bake for 25 minutes.
