Soufflés, with their delicate texture and lofty rise, can be intimidating to make, but they are worth the effort. The key to a successful soufflé is to follow the recipe carefully and to have all of your ingredients ready before you start. This article will provide you with everything you need to know to make a perfect soufflé, from choosing the right ingredients to following the correct steps. With a little practice, you'll be able to impress your friends and family with this classic French dish.
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NEVER FAIL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
A classic chocolate dessert that will impress anyone!
Provided by Paula Deen
Categories baking classics sweets vegetarian
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 °F. Liberally butter 6 individual souffle ramekins and sprinkle with sugar; set aside.
- In a metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate whilst constantly stirring. Once the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the egg yolks one at a time.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat egg whites with salt on medium high speed until they hold soft glossy peaks. Continue beating egg whites on high speed, gradually adding the remaining 1/3 cup sugar, until the egg whites hold stiff glossy peaks.
- Gently stir 1/3 of the eggs whites into the chocolate mixture. Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites. The chocolate mixture should be full of bubbles, even colored and without egg white streaks.
- Spoon your souffle mixture into the prepared ramekins and bake for 12-15 minutes until risen with a crusty exterior. Dust with cocoa powder and serve right away.
NEVER FAIL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
Make and share this Never Fail Chocolate Souffle recipe from Food.com.
Provided by scarley
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375º F. Liberally butter 6 individual soufflé ramekins and sprinkle with sugar; set aside.
- In a metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate whilst constantly stirring. Once the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the egg yolks one at a time.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat egg whites with salt on medium high speed until they hold soft glossy peaks. Continue beating egg whites on high speed, gradually adding the remaining 1/3 cup sugar, until the egg whites hold stiff glossy peaks.
- Gently stir 1/3 of the eggs whites into the chocolate mixture. Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites. The chocolate mixture should be full of bubbles, even colored and without egg white streaks.
- Spoon your soufflé mixture into the prepared ramekins and bake for 12 - 15 minutes until risen with a crusty exterior. Dust with cocoa powder and serve right away.
NEVER-FAIL CHEESE SOUFFLE
My mom got this recipe at a women's club potluck dinner: The ladies would write up recipe cards for the dishes they prepared, and everyone would leave the potluck with a stack of new recipes for their collections. Ever since then, Mom has made this almost every Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Once or twice she decided to substitute something else, and she never heard the end of it. She loves that you set it up the day before and just bake it on serving day. - Bob Hoebee, Recipe Developer
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 9h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Butter the bread slices on both sides (use the whole stick), then cut them into 3/4-inch squares. (Leave the crust on.)
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl until foamy, then gradually whisk in the milk.
- Alternate layers of bread and Cheddar in a low 2-quart oval baking dish, starting with the bread and ending with Cheddar (4 layers total). Pour in the egg mixture, and press the bread and Cheddar down into the egg. Refrigerate overnight, covered, so the bread soaks up the liquid.
- About 1 1/2 hours before serving, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake until puffed, golden and cooked through, about 1 hour. Serve hot or warm.
CHEESE SOUFFLE
Provided by Alton Brown
Time 1h
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Use room temperature butter to grease an 8-inch souffle mold. Add the grated Parmesan and roll around the mold to cover the sides. Cover with plastic wrap and place into the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small saucepan, heat the butter. Allow all of the water to cook out.
- In a separate bowl combine the flour, dry mustard, garlic powder, and kosher salt. Whisk this mixture into the melted butter. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Whisk in the hot milk and turn the heat to high. Once the mixture reaches a boil, remove from the heat.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks to a creamy consistency. Temper the yolks into the milk mixture, constantly whisking. Remove from the heat and add the cheese. Whisk until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer, whip the egg whites and cream of tartar until glossy and firm. Add 1/4 of the mixture to the base. Continue to add the whites by thirds, folding very gently.
- Pour the mixture into the souffle. Fill the souffle to 1/2-inch from the top. Place on an aluminum pie pan. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.
NEVER-FAIL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES
This is a real treat, particularly when made with the cream. It's not as fussy a recipe as it seems. Make them once and your family will want them over and over again. Also, if you're a small family note that this recipe is easily cut in half.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine cocoa and cornstarch thoroughly.
- Add a little of the cream and whisk to make a smooth paste.
- Whisk in remaining cream and the liqueur.
- I have made this with Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Chambord and brandy-- they're all good.
- If you use the evaporated milk instead of cream, expect the mixture to be pretty soupy.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until almost stiff.
- Slowly beat in sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.
- Now gently whisk a quarter of the egg whites into the cocoa mixture.
- Gently fold in another quarter.
- Now add all this mixture into the remainder of the egg whites and gently fold until well blended.
- Spoon the souffle batter into 6-to-8 1/2-cup sized custard cups.
- The volume you get will depend on how well you beat the egg whites and if you folded them into the cocoa mixture without deflating them too much.
- Don't worry, even if you only get 6 they will be wonderful.
- Set custard cups into a deep baking pan and carry this to the oven.
- Open oven, pull out rack, and set down pan.
- Now pour very hot tap water in the baking pan to come up about one-inch around the outside of the custard cups.
- (I do it this way so I don't have to carry the pan with the souffles and water to the oven-- it's heavy and you risk sloshing water into your souffles.) Slide in oven rack, close oven door and bake for 25 minutes.
- The centres will be a little runny, as they should be.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 52.8, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 3.9
Tips:
- Use the right ingredients: Make sure you have all the ingredients you need and that they are fresh and of good quality.
- Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or try to substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing.
- Make sure your oven is preheated: This is essential for getting the right rise on your soufflé.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form: This will help to incorporate air into the soufflé and make it light and fluffy.
- Fold the egg whites into the rest of the mixture gently: Don't overmix, or you'll deflate the soufflé.
- Don't open the oven door during baking: This will cause the soufflé to fall.
- Serve the soufflé immediately: It will start to fall as soon as it is removed from the oven.
Conclusion:
Soufflés can be a bit daunting to make, but they are definitely worth the effort. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect soufflés every time. Just remember to follow the tips above and be patient. The reward is a delicious and impressive dish that will wow your guests.
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