Lemon soufflé is a classic French dessert that is both delicious and impressive. It is made with a mixture of egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and zest, which is then whipped into a meringue and baked. The result is a light and fluffy soufflé with a tangy lemon flavor. Lemon soufflé can be served on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. It is a perfect dessert for any occasion, whether it is a special dinner party or a simple family gathering.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
LEMON SOUFFLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a 2-quart mixing bowl combine, sugar, butter, flour, salt and milk, mixing until smooth. Add egg yolks to this and mix until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest.
- In a mixer, beat egg whites until peaks are stiff. Fold the yolk mixture into whites gently and combine the 2 mixtures.
- Using butter or vegetable shortening, grease 6-inch custard cups. Pour the mixture into the cups. Set the cups in 1/2 inch of hot water in a 9 by 12-inch baking pan. Bake 25 minutes or until tops have risen and turn golden brown.
THE ULTIMATE FRENCH LEMON SOUFFLé
A classic lemon soufflé has to be the ultimate in all the recipes you can find for the fluffy, light dessert. This one is so easy to make-enjoy.
Provided by Rebecca Franklin
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a large soufflé dish and roll the granulated sugar throughout the dish, making sure to cover all the interior surfaces, especially the sides. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan set over low-medium heat, bring 1 cup of the milk to just steaming.
- Stir together 5 tablespoons of the granulated sugar with the all-purpose flour, lemon zest, remaining 1/3 cup milk, and egg yolks until the mixture turns into a smooth batter.
- Slowly whisk half of the hot milk into the batter, making sure to combine the ingredients well until they are completely smooth.
- Add the tempered batter back into the hot milk in the pan and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring constantly.
- Stir and cook the mixture until it has thickened, or about 1 minute.
- Stir the cold butter into the mixture and mix well. Allow it to cool at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate very clean bowl, beat the egg whites on medium-high speed until they become foamy and then add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- Continue beating the egg whites on high speed until they hold stiff glossy peaks.
- Gently stir 1/3 of the egg whites into the vanilla mixture, then carefully fold in the remaining whipped egg whites.
- The vanilla mixture should be evenly colored and light and bubbly, without egg white streaks or marbling.
- Spoon the soufflé mixture into the prepared dish. Bake right away for 25 to 30 minutes, or slightly longer if at high altitude , until the soufflé has risen with a crusty exterior. If needed, cover it, and refrigerate it until ready for baking.
- Serve the soufflé with a dusting of confectioners' sugar and a few berries, if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 178 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 162 mg, Sugar 31 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
LEMON SOUFFLE
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a 2-quart mixing bowl combine, sugar, butter, flour, salt and milk, mixing until smooth. Add egg yolks to this and mix until smooth. Add lemon juice and zest.
- In a mixer, beat egg whites until peaks are stiff. Fold the yolk mixture into whites gently to combine mixtures.
- Using butter or vegetable shortening, grease 6-inch custard cups. Pour the mixture into the cups. Set the cups in 1/2 inch of hot water in a 9 by 12-inch baking pan. Bake 25 minutes or until tops have risen and turn golden brown.
MEYER LEMON SOUFFLE
Steps:
- Separate eggs, placing 5 yolks in a small bowl, and 4 whites in the bowl of an electric mixer; discard the fifth white, or reserve for another purpose. Whisk yolks just until blended, then set aside. Set whites aside at room temperature, or refrigerate if the souffle is to be served later in the day. Rinse lemons with warm water, and grate and reserve the zest.
- In a small, heavy saucepan, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons of the sugar and the flour. Gradually stir in the milk, mixing until smooth. Place pan over medium heat, and stir constantly until mixture has boiled for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat. While whisking vigorously, slowly add several tablespoons of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks. Add yolk mixture to saucepan over medium heat, and whisk just until the mixture is smooth and thick, and light yellow in color, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Add butter, and stir until it has melted. Stir in the reserved lemon zest, and set aside to cool. The mixture may be refrigerated at this point for up to 4 hours; bring to room temperature before baking.
- Half an hour before serving, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish and coat it with sugar. Place the bowl of egg whites over a bowl of hot water, and stir gently until they are barely warmed. Using an electric mixer at medium speed, whisk egg whites until foamy. Add the cream of tartar, and increase speed to medium-high. Gradually add remaining 4 tablespoons of sugar, whisking until whites are moderately stiff but not dry; they should have smooth soft peaks with very fine bubbles.
- Add about 1/4 cup of the beaten egg whites to the yolk mixture, to loosen and smooth the yolks. Gently fold the yolk mixture into the remaining egg whites, until barely mixed. Pour into the souffle dish, and smooth the top. With the tip of a table knife, draw a circle about an inch in from the side of the dish, and an inch deep into the souffle mixture. Squeeze 1 to 2 teaspoons of lemon juice from one lemon. Trail juice over top of souffle, and sprinkle juice lightly with sugar.
- Bake souffle until it has puffed and is golden brown on top, about 20 minutes. If souffle is browning too quickly, reduce heat to 375 degrees. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 225, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 103 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON SOUFFLES
These individual souffles are easier to make than you might think. To help them rise properly, use upward brush strokes to butter the dishes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter six 12-ounce souffle dishes, and then dust with granulated sugar. Whisk together yolks, flour, zest, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
- Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Slowly pour milk into yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent yolks from cooking. Return mixture to pan, and whisk until thick like a pudding, 1 to 2 minutes. Strain through a sieve, and whisk in butter and lemon juice.
- Beat whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and beat until stiff peaks form. Stir a third of the whites into the yolk mixture. Gently fold in the remaining whites using a rubber spatula.
- Fill each souffle dish to the top, and smooth. Run your thumb around edges to remove batter from rims.
- Bake on a rimmed baking sheet until souffles rise and are golden, about 16 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar, and serve immediately, before souffles lose their height.
LEMON SOUFFLé
This soufflé, adapted from Mark Bittman's famous tome, "How to Cook Everything," is rich, fluffy and very easy. You can also make orange or Grand Marnier variations. If you want to make individual soufflés, use a little more butter and grease four 1 1/2- to 2-cup ramekins.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, lunch, custards and puddings, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Butter a 2-quart soufflé or other deep baking dish. Sprinkle the dish with sugar, invert it, and tap to remove excess sugar. Set aside and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Whisk the egg yolks with 3/4 cup of the sugar until light and very thick; the mixture will fall in a ribbon from the ends of the beaters when it is ready. Beat in the flavorings and set aside.
- Beat the egg whites with the salt until they hold soft peaks; continue to beat, gradually adding the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, until they are very stiff but still glossy. Stir a good spoonful of them thoroughly into the egg yolk mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whites, using a rubber spatula or your hand. Transfer to the prepared soufflé dish(es) and bake until the center is nearly set, 25 to 35 minutes (15 to 25 minutes for individual soufflés). Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 111 milligrams, Sugar 38 grams, TransFat 0 grams
LEMON SOUFFLES
Make and share this Lemon Souffles recipe from Food.com.
Provided by nathalie.abair
Categories Dessert
Time 59m
Yield 2 4, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsuis). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Slice the stem ends from the lemons so they can sit level. Cut off the tip end of each lemon, parallel with the bottom and roughly ⅓ of the way down. Reserve the tops.
- Hold each lemon firmly and use a serrated knife to cut out the pulp. Use a melon baller to scoop out the flesh into a sieve placed over a bowl. Squeeze the juice from the pulp and reserve for later. Place the hollowed-out lemons on the sheet pan.
- In a heat-proof bowl, combine the egg yolks, ¼ cup sugar, ¼ cup reserved lemon juice, lemon zest and flour. Whisk until pale yellow. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and continue to whisk for about 8 minutes, until very thick. Remove from the heat and beat with an electric mixer for about 10 minutes, until cooled, while scraping down the sides. Transfer to a clean bowl and set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the egg whites with the remaining ¼ cup sugar. Beat with the electric mixer on low speed until frothy. Slowly increase the mixer speed until the meringue is shiny and hold soft peaks, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Whisk about ⅓ of the meringue into the yolk mixture, then fold in the remaining meringue gently. Fill the lemon shells to just below the rim.
- Bake for approximately 14 to 16 minutes, until the tops are golden and have risen about 1 inch above the shell.
- Serve immediately, garnished with confectioners' sugar and the reserved lemon tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.4, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 28.5, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 14.7, Protein 3.5
WARM LEMON SOUFFLES
Categories Milk/Cream Dessert Bake Lemon Spring Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes with butter and sugar. Bring milk to simmer in medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk 1/4 cup sugar, cornstarch, and yolks in bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot milk. Return mixture to saucepan; bring to simmer, whisking constantly. Remove from heat. Whisk in lemon juice and peel. Cool.
- Using electric mixer, beat egg whites to soft peaks. Gradually beat in remaining 1/2 cup sugar. Continue beating until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/4 of whites into lemon mixture. Fold in remaining whites. Spoon mixture into prepared dishes, dividing equally. Bake until puffed and brown on top, about 18 minutes. Serve immediately.
HOT LEMON SOUFFLES
Categories Dairy Egg Dessert Bake Lemon Spring Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Butter six 3/4-cup ramekins; dust with sugar. Melt 1/2 cup butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add sugar and stir until mixture is opaque, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and lemon peel. Whisk in yolks. Cook over medium-low heat until mixture thickens and thermometer registers 180°F, whisking constantly, about 12 minutes (do not boil). Transfer mixture to large bowl and cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
- Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in another large bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/4 of beaten egg whites into lemon mixture to lighten. Fold remaining beaten egg whites into lemon mixture.
- Divide souffl° mixture among prepared ramekins. Place filled ramekins in large roasting pan. Fill pan with enough hot water to come halfway up sides of ramekins. Bake souffl°s until golden brown on top, about 14 minutes. Using tongs as aid, remove souffl°s from water and serve immediately.
LEMON SOUFFLÉ
From the book "Tender at the Bone" by Ruth Reichl. A fabulous read for anyone who loves food.
Provided by BurtonFanatic
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Separate eggs carefully; if there is the tiniest bit of yolk in the whites, they will not beat properly so be sure to separate them cleanly and to put the whites into an extremely clean, dry bowl. You will need all of the whites but only 4 yolks. Eggs are easiest to separate when cold, but they are easier to beat at room temperature so do this step first to allow the yolks to warm up.
- Butter a 1½ -quart soufflé mold very well. Throw in a handful of sugar and shake the soufflé dish until it has a thin coating of sugar. Shake out excess. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed pan. Add the flour and whisk until well blended. Slowly stir in milk. Cook, stirring, until the mixture has almost reached the boiling point and has become thick and smooth.
- Add lemon juice and sugar and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat, add vanilla and cool slightly.
- Add 4 egg yolks, one at a time, beating to incorporate each one before adding the next. Add lemon rind, then return the pan to the stove and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute more over medium heat. Remove and let cool.
- Add a pinch of salt to the 6 egg whites and beat with a clean beater until they form soft peaks. Stir a quarter of the egg whites into the sauce, then carefully fold in the rest.
- Pour into the soufflé mold and set on the middle rack of the oven. Turn heat down to 400 and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is nicely browned and the soufflé has rise about 2 inches over the top of the dish.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.9, Fat 17.8, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 346.6, Sodium 228.4, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 27.2, Protein 11.9
LEMON SOUFFLE
Light and tangy souffle
Provided by anneyoung
Time 1h
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Lightl grease the dish and secure a piece of greaseproff paper around the 1 1/2pt souffle dish. Make sure it is very tight at the collar so that it stands about 2 inches above the dish
- Prepare the gelatine - put hot water in a basin and sprinkle the gelatine into it. Place over a pan of hot water to dissolve. Once dissolved leave to cool slightly
- Grate the lemon rind and extract the juice
- Whisk egg yolks and sugar together until thick and creamy, add lemon zest and juice, pour in the gelatine mixture, mix gently but thoroughly
- Whisk cream to floppy stage, then whisk egg whites until stiff
- Fold the cream jnot the yolk and gelatine mixture, then fold in the egg whites
- Pour into souffle dish then leave to set in the fridge for about 2 hours
- When ready to serve relaease the greaseproof collar with a palette knifr against the paper
- Decorate the sides with chopped nuts
- Pipe a little whipped cream around the top and finish with grapes cut in half
LITTLE LEMON SOUFFLES
If you're lucky enough to find them, sweet, fragrant Meyer lemons will make this airy concoction a little more special.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Trim tip end from a lemon so fruit sits level. Cut stem end one-third of the way down, making cut parallel with bottom; reserve top. Repeat with remaining lemons.
- Hold a lemon above a sieve set over a bowl, and scoop out the pulp. Squeeze the juice from the pulp, and reserve. Repeat with all lemons. Place shells on prepared baking sheet.
- Combine egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup reserved lemon juice, and flour in the heat-proof bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat mixture on medium speed until pale yellow, about 3 minutes. Place bowl over a pan of simmering water; whisk constantly until very thick, about 8 minutes. Remove bowl from heat, and return to mixer. Beat on medium speed until cool, scraping down sides several times, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl, and set aside.
- Combine egg whites and remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar in clean mixer bowl. Place the bowl over the pan of simmering water, and stir until sugar has dissolved and mixture is warm to the touch. Remove bowl from heat, and return to mixer; beat on low speed until frothy. Gradually increase speed until meringue is shiny and holds soft peaks, 2 to 3 minutes, being careful not to overbeat.
- Whisk 1/3 of the meringue into the yolk mixture. Gently fold in the remaining meringue. Carefully fill the prepared lemon shells to just below the rims.
- Transfer baking sheet to oven, and bake until meringue is slightly golden and rises about 1 inch above the shell, about 14 minutes. Remove from oven, and transfer to serving plates. Garnish with the reserved lemon tops, and dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.
LEMON PUDDING SOUFFLES
With their tangy lemon flavor and creamy texture, these pretty little souffles make the perfect finish to a special meal. Dress up each serving with lemon peel or other garnish.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat egg yolk until slightly thickened. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored. Beat in the milk, butter, flour and salt. Stir in lemon juice and zest., In a small bowl, beat egg white until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg white into lemon mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg white until combined. , Divide between 2 ungreased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place in an 8-in. square baking dish; add 1 in. of hot water to dish. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until tops are golden brown. If desired, sprinkle with coarse sugar, and garnish with pansies and mint. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 175mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before you start baking. A properly preheated oven will help your soufflé rise evenly.
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but the flavor will be less intense.
- Beat the egg whites until they are stiff but not dry. Overbeaten egg whites will make your soufflé tough.
- Fold the egg whites into the lemon mixture gently. Overmixing will deflate the egg whites and prevent your soufflé from rising.
- Bake the soufflé immediately after assembling it. The longer it sits, the more likely it is to deflate.
- Serve the soufflé immediately. It will start to deflate as soon as it comes out of the oven, so don't wait to enjoy it.
Conclusion:
Lemon soufflé is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a little care and attention, you can easily make a soufflé that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to serve, give lemon soufflé a try.
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