1. Wash and hull the strawberries

2. Put the strawberries through a fine sieve then add the sugar and kirsch

3. Beat the egg whites until they are very stiff

4. Gradually add the cup of icing sugar to the eggs

5. Gently fold the egg whites into the strawberry mixture

6. Butter a souffle dish and sprinkle it lightly with sugar

7. Pour the mixture into the dish

8. Bake the souffle in a moderate oven at a temperature of 350F (177C) for 20 to 30minutes or until it is well puffed and lightly browned

9. Serve immediately

List of ingredients required:

1 lb fresh ripe strawberries
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons kirsch
6 egg whites
1/2 cup icing sugar