Dessert Recipes - Caramel Praline Soufflé Recipe

Ingredients 

• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin

• 1 1/2 cold water

• 28 Kraft Caramels

• 2 Tbs sugar

• 5 eggs, separated

• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped

• 2 Tbs sugar

• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

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Method:

1. Combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water. Melt caramels and sugar with remaining water in saucepan over low heat.

2. Stir frequently until sauce is smooth. Stir small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return to hot mixture.

3. Cook 3-5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in gelatin. Cool to room temperature.

4. Fold stiffly beaten egg whites and whipped cream into caramel mixture. Wrap a 3-inch collar of aluminum foil around top of 1-quart soufflé dish; secure with tape.

5. Pour mixture into dish; chill until firm. Remove foil collar before serving. Melt sugar in skillet over medium heat until clear and caramel colored. Stir in nuts; spoon onto greased cookie sheet.

6. Immediately separate nuts with two forks. Cool; break into small pieces. Sprinkle over soufflé before serving.