Tear off 2 (3-inch-wide) strips of foil and wrap each tightly around outside of a ramekin, forming a collar that extends at least 1 inch above rim. Tape overlapping ends together.
Make praline: Line a baking sheet with a sheet of foil, then lightly oil foil. Cook sugar with a pinch of salt in a dry 8- to 9-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, without stirring, until it begins to melt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel. Immediately remove from heat and stir in nuts with a wooden spoon, then quickly pour onto baking sheet, spreading with back of spoon before praline hardens.
Cool praline on baking sheet 5 minutes, then break into large pieces. Put pieces in a sealable plastic bag, then seal bag, pressing out excess air. Break praline into smaller pieces by lightly pounding and rolling with a rolling pin. Measure out 1/3 cup (serve remainder on the side).
Make meringue and assemble dessert: Bring sugar and water to a boil in a 1 1/2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then wash down crystals from side of pan with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil syrup, without stirring, until thermometer registers 238 to 242°F (soft-ball stage), 3 to 5 minutes.
While syrup boils, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt in a bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed until foamy. Increase speed to high, then add hot syrup in a slow stream (avoid beaters and side of bowl), beating constantly, and continue to beat until meringue holds stiff glossy peaks and is cooled to room temperature, about 5 minutes. Fold praline into meringue.
Whisk cream with Cognac in another bowl until it holds soft peaks, then fold into meringue gently but thoroughly. Spoon mixture into ramekins and freeze, loosely covered with plastic wrap, until firm, 2 to 3 hours. Remove foil collars before serving.
Cooks' notes: ·To take the temperature of a shallow amount of syrup, put bulb of thermometer in skillet and turn thermometer facedown, resting other end against rim of pan. Check temperature frequently. ·Soufflés can be frozen up to 1 day. ·The egg whites in this recipe will not be fully cooked, which may be of concern if there is a problem with salmonella in your area. You can substitute reconstituted powdered egg whites.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	455.35 Kcal (1906 kJ)
Calories from fat	201.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.37g	34%
Cholesterol	41.1mg	14%
Sodium	71.56mg	3%
Potassium	217.61mg	5%
Total Carbs	50.27g	17%
Sugars	45.49g	182%
Dietary Fiber	2.13g	9%
Protein	8.7g	17%
Vitamin C	0.3mg	1%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	73.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	286.63 Kcal (1200 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.08g	34%
Cholesterol	25.87mg	14%
Sodium	45.05mg	3%
Potassium	136.98mg	5%
Total Carbs	31.64g	17%
Sugars	28.64g	182%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	9%
Protein	5.47g	17%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	1%
Iron	0.4mg	4%
Calcium	46.5mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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