Raspberry Gratin2

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and set rack on lower third.

Butter a 2-quart gratin or other baking dish .

Scatter the raspberries evenly in the dish and sprinkle with the sugar and the eau de vie.

For the batter, whip the whites with salt until they hold a very soft peak.

Beat in the sugar very slowly until the whites hold a firm peak.

Whisk the yolks until liquid and fold into the whites with the flour.

Spoon the batter over the raspberries in 8 to 10 separate mounds.

Bake about 10 minutes, until well risen and golden brown.

Sprinkle with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.