📌 Description
Vanilla Soufflé is a classic French dessert famous for its light, airy, and delicate texture. It rises beautifully in the oven and has a soft, mousse-like center that melts in your mouth. Made with simple ingredients like eggs, sugar, milk, and vanilla, this elegant treat looks impressive but can be made at home with the right technique. Perfect for special dinners, celebrations, or when you want a bakery-style dessert straight from your oven.
🥚 Ingredients
- 3 large eggs (separated into yolks and whites)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus extra for coating ramekins)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease ramekins with butter and lightly coat with sugar.
- Prepare Base: In a saucepan, heat milk over medium heat (do not boil). In a bowl, mix egg yolks, sugar, and flour until smooth. Slowly add warm milk while stirring. Return mixture to the pan and cook until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly.
- Beat Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
- Fold Carefully: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the vanilla mixture in batches. Do not overmix to keep the air inside.
- Fill Ramekins: Spoon the mixture into prepared ramekins and smooth the tops.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until puffed and lightly golden on top.
- Serve Immediately: Dust with powdered sugar and serve right away before it deflates.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Soufflé
- Make sure your bowl is completely clean before beating egg whites.
- Fold gently to keep the mixture airy.
- Do not open the oven door while baking.
- Serve immediately for the best fluffy texture.
- You can add lemon zest or chocolate for extra flavor variations.