Sugar Free Lemon Ricotta Souffle (South Beach Diet Friendly)

Ingredients

• 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 3 tablespoons Splenda granular, divided
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   Whisk together all ingredients except egg whites and half of sugar subtitute.

3. 3

   Mix egg whites and half of sugar substitute until soft peaks form (approx 2 to 3 minutes).

4. 4

   Gently fold egg whites, one-third at a time, into ricotta mixture just until combined.

5. 5

   Spoon into ramekins.

6. 6

   Bake until souffles have risen and are set and slightly browned (approx 15 minutes).

7. 7

   Serve immediately.