🍮 Soufflé (Light & Fluffy Dessert)
Here’s a simple way to make a classic sweet soufflé, perfect for beginners.
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 3 large eggs (separated)
- ⅓ cup sugar (plus extra for coating)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter (for greasing)
- 1 tbsp flour (for dusting)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 2–3 tbsp milk or cream for extra richness
Instructions
- Prepare ramekins:
- Grease 4 ramekins with butter.
- Sprinkle sugar inside, tilting to coat evenly.
- Make base:
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with vanilla and milk/cream (if using).
- Add flour and mix until smooth.
- Whip egg whites:
- Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold whites into base:
- Gently fold ⅓ of the egg whites into the yolk mixture to lighten it.
- Then carefully fold in the rest until fully combined.
- Fill ramekins:
- Spoon mixture into prepared ramekins, leaving a little space at the top.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F.
- Place ramekins in a baking dish with hot water halfway up their sides (water bath).
- Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Serve immediately (soufflés fall quickly if left to sit).
Tips
- Don’t overmix when folding egg whites—keep it light and airy.
- Flavor variations: chocolate, lemon, orange, or a pinch of cinnamon.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving for a fancy touch.
I can also give a quick microwave version that’s easier for beginners and still fluffy. Do you want me to?
