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Commander's Palace Bread Pudding Souffle
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By Kit Wohl
Posted January 2nd, 2008
This article is reprinted with permission from New Orleans Classic Desserts: Recipes from Favorite Restaurants, by Kit Wohl, (2007, Pelican Publishing Company)
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Servings: 6
Author Notes: Bread Pudding has been elevated to new heights by Commander’s Palace Bread Pudding Soufflé. Don’t let the word “Soufflé” deter you. This special dessert is a culinary sleight of hand created by combining prepared bread pudding with meringue, then baking it. Since the meringue provides the light, fluffy texture, there is no puff of air to fall. The bread pudding is baked in an 8-inch square pan. The meringue is made and incorporated into the baked bread pudding. The bread pudding-meringue mixture is then divided equally into six ramekins for the next step of baking and serving.
Ingredients: Bread Pudding:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
3 large eggs
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups French bread cut in 1-inch cubes
butter to grease baking pan and ramekin cups

Meringue:
9 large egg whites at room temperature
3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Whiskey Sauce:
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water, at room temperature
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup (2 ounces) bourbon
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 F.

Grease an 8-ich square baking pan. In a large bowl, combine and mix the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk in the eggs until smooth, then whisk in the heavy whipping cream, and the vanilla extract. Add the bread cubes, tossing to coat evenly, then let stand about 10 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the custard.

Place the raisins in a Greased pan and top with the egg mixture. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the pudding has a golden brown color, and is firm to the touch. Insert a toothpick in the center. If it comes out clean, it is done. The pudding should be moist. Cool to room temperature.

Meringue: This dish needs a good, stiff meringue. In a large clean mixing bowl whip egg whites with the cream of tartar until foamy. Add the sugar gradually. Continue whipping until shiny, and firm peaks form.

In a large bowl break half the bread pudding into pieces using your hands or a spoon. Gently fold in 1/4 of the meringue. Add a portion of the base to each of the ramekins. Place the remaining bread pudding in the bowl, break into pieces, and carefully fold in the rest of the meringue. Top the ramekins to about 1 1/2 inches above the rim with this lighter mixture. Smooth and shape tops with a spoon into a dome over the ramekin rim. Bake immediately for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown. Make the whiskey sauce while the bread pudding soufflés are baking.

To prepare the whiskey sauce, place the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat, and bring to a boil. Whisk corn starch and water together, then add to the heavy whipping cream while whisking. Bring to a boil. Whisk and let simmer for a few seconds, taking care not to burn the mixture on the bottom. Remove from heat. Stir in the sugar, and the bourbon. Cool to room temperature. At the table, poke a hole in the top of each soufflé, and pour the room temperature whiskey sauce inside.


 

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