Orange Custard Soufflé

Ingredients

• 1 cup orange juice (from 3 oranges)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 orange, cut into tiny pieces
• 2 egg whites

Method

1. 1 Dissolve cornstarch and sugar in water in a saucepan. Stir in orange juice and bring to a boil.
2. 2 Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
3. 3 Stir egg yolks and diced orange pieces into the cooled mixture until well combined.
4. 4 Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold them into the orange mixture.
5. 5 Pour into a buttered soufflé dish placed in a water bath. Bake at 350°F until set.
6. 6 Serve warm with orange syrup on the side.