Sweet Buttermilk Spoon Breads

Sweet Buttermilk Spoon Breads
Sweet Buttermilk Spoon Breads
Classic spoon bread is a savory pudding served as a side dish. In this dessert version, the slightly sweetened batter is baked in individual ramekins, then topped with strawberry preserves.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6
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  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey
  • 2/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar
  • pinch of cream of tartar
  • strawberry preserves
  • 2 large eggs, separated
  • Carbohydrate 22 g(7%)
  • Cholesterol 81 mg(27%)
  • Fat 7 g(11%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 5 g(9%)
  • Saturated Fat 4 g(19%)
  • Sodium 162 mg(7%)
  • Calories 168

Preparation Butter and sugar six 2/3-to 3/4-cup ramekins. Bring 1 cup water and next 5 ingredients just to boil in medium saucepan, stirring occasionally. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low; stir until mixture is thick and creamy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in yolks. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Stir 1/3 of whites into cornmeal mixture. Fold in remaining whites in 2 additions. Divide among ramekins. Place on rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake spoon breads until almost set in center, about 22 minutes (26 minutes if chilled). Serve immediately with strawberry preserves.

Preparation Butter and sugar six 2/3-to 3/4-cup ramekins. Bring 1 cup water and next 5 ingredients just to boil in medium saucepan, stirring occasionally. Gradually whisk in cornmeal. Reduce heat to low; stir until mixture is thick and creamy, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in yolks. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in medium bowl until soft peaks form. Stir 1/3 of whites into cornmeal mixture. Fold in remaining whites in 2 additions. Divide among ramekins. Place on rimmed baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake spoon breads until almost set in center, about 22 minutes (26 minutes if chilled). Serve immediately with strawberry preserves.