Sugar Free Lemon Ricotta Souffle (South Beach Diet Friendly)

healthy Lemon Ricotta "Souffle"

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 2 c

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. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Whisk together all ingredients except egg whites and half of sugar subtitute.
3. Mix egg whites and half of sugar substitute until soft peaks form (approx 2 to 3 minutes).
4. Gently fold egg whites, one-third at a time, into ricotta mixture just until combined.
5. Spoon into ramekins.
6. Bake until souffles have risen and are set and slightly browned (approx 15 minutes).
7. Serve immediately.