Individual Lime Souffles

Directions

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   LIME PREP: Cut the lime not exactly in half, but about 1/3 of the bottom part off.
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   cut the smaller section in quarters and reserve, wrapping in plastic wrap.
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   To the 2/3 section, zest 1/2 teaspoon of zest, then using a fork, push the tines up into the meat and squeeze and twist the lime over a small glass to get the juice out.
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   Discard and just reserve the juice.
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   YOLK MIXTURE: In a small saucepan over medium high heat, melt the butter.
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   Add the sugar, flour, and cornstarch, stirring to incorporate.
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   Slowly whisk the warm heavy cream into the mixture.
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   Bring to a boil, and reduce to low heat, stirring constantly, simmer until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
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   Mix egg yolks into a medium sized bowl until light and fluffy.
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    When the heavy cream mixture is ready, slowly whisk it into the egg yolks a little at a time to temper them.
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    Cover and allow to cool to room temperature.
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    Stir in lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla into the yolk mixture and set aside.
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    WHITES MIXTURE: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites, sugar.
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    and salt at high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
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    Gently fold the whipped whites into the cooled egg yolk mixture.
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    Preheat oven to 375F Spray the insides of the ramekins with spray butter.
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    Divide the souffle batter among the ramekins.
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    Bake until puffed and lightly browned, about 30-35 minutes.
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    Top with toasted coconut and garnish each with the wedges of lime.
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    Serve warm or chilled.