Best 6 Vanilla Souffle Recipes

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Welcome to the wonderful world of vanilla soufflé! This delectable dish, often referred to as the "cloudlike delight," is a true culinary masterpiece that combines elegance, flavor, and a touch of magic. In this article, we embark on a journey to explore the best recipe for creating this iconic dessert. We will delve into the secrets behind achieving the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and presentation that elevates the vanilla soufflé to a culinary masterpiece. Along the way, we will uncover the secrets of selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the delicate techniques involved in its preparation, and ensuring that each bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures. Get ready to unlock the secrets of the vanilla soufflé and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HOT VANILLA SOUFFLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar for souffle dish
1 1/3 cups whole, 2 percent fat, or 1 percent fat milk
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs, separated
Confectioners' sugar
Satin chocolate sauce, recipe follows
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/3 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush 4 to 6 individual souffle dishes (or a 7-cup souffle dish) well with melted butter. Put the sugar inside one dish and toss to coat, then tip the excess sugar into the next dish and repeat. Place the dishes in the refrigerator to chill.
  • Reserving 1/3 cup of the milk, place the remaining 1 cup in a large saucepan. Add the vanilla bean and heat just to a boil, then turn off the heat and set aside to let the vanilla bean infuse for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk the 1/3 cup granulated sugar, the flour, and the reserved 1/3 cup milk. Add a little of the hot milk and whisk to combine, then add the flour mixture to the hot milk mixture in the saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, whisking occasionally. Simmer just until thickened, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat. Add the butter, stir, cover, and set aside 15 minutes. Remove the vanilla bean and whisk in the egg yolks.
  • In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment (or using a hand mixer), whip the egg whites in a clean dry bowl until soft peaks form. Add the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar and continue whipping until stiff and glossy. Fold into the milk mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared dishes, filling them 3/4 full. Run your thumb around the inside rim of each dish, making a shallow "moat" around the edge of the batter. This will help the souffles to rise straight up. Dust the surfaces with confectioners' sugar. (The souffles can stand at this point for up to 30 minutes.) Bake in the center of the oven until puffed and light golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Do not open the oven door unless absolutely necessary.
  • Satin Chocolate Sauce: Combine the 2 chocolates over simmering water in the top half of a double boiler. Stir constantly until melted, then whisk in the syrup and water without removing the double boiler from the heat. Whisk until smooth and shiny. (The sauce can be made up to 48 hours in advance and refrigerated. To rewarm, stir over low heat or heat in a microwave.) At the table, serve the hot souffles by poking a hole in each one and pouring chocolate sauce into the hole, then drizzling sauce over the tops. For a large souffle, spoon onto dessert plates and drizzle sauce on each serving.

VANILLA SOUFFLE



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Make and share this Vanilla Souffle recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tazdevilfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup granulated sugar, plus more for dishes
2 cups whole milk
1/2 vanilla bean, split lengthwise and scraped
3/4 cup flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg white
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
confectioners' sugar, for dusting
vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • Butter and sugar eight 6-ounce soufflé dishes, including the rim of each dish.
  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine milk and vanilla bean with scrapings.
  • Bring to a boil, and remove from heat.
  • Cover, and let steep for 1 hour.
  • Remove bean from milk, and reserve for another use.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and salt.
  • Add 1/2 cup steeped milk, whisking to combine and form a paste.
  • Transfer paste to saucepan with milk, and cook over medium heat while whisking constantly until thickened and smooth, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • If the mixture begins to get lumpy, remove from heat, and whisk until smooth.
  • Remove saucepan from heat.
  • Prepare an ice-water bath: Fill a large bowl with cold water and ice.
  • Add egg yolks and vanilla extract to milk mixture, and whisk to combine.
  • Transfer soufflé base mixture to a shallow 1-quart container.
  • Cover surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming.
  • Set saucepan in the ice-water bath to cool completely.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Remove soufflé base from refrigerator, and bring to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 375° with rack in center.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip 5 egg whites on low speed with cream of tartar until foamy.
  • Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar while slowly increasing the speed of the mixer until it is on high.
  • Whip until egg whites are stiff and shiny.
  • Gently fold egg whites into the soufflé base in three additions.
  • Divide between prepared dishes, gently tap on each dish on the work surface, and place on a baking sheet.
  • Transfer to oven, and bake until dark golden and the sides appear spongelike, 16 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Serve immediately with vanilla bean ice cream.

LEMON VANILLA RICOTTA SOUFFLE - SOUTH BEACH PHASE 1



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Make and share this Lemon Vanilla Ricotta Souffle - South Beach Phase 1 recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Apple Princess

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 4 souffles, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, separated
3 tablespoons Splenda granular
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly coat 4 (4 ounce) ramekins with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, egg yolks, 1 TBSP of sugar substitute, lemon zest, lemon extract and vanilla extracts.
  • In another small bowl with an electric mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; approximately 2-3 minutes. Gradually add remaining 2 TBSP sugar substitute and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold egg whites into ricotta mixture; just until combined.
  • Spoon ricotta mixture into ramekins. Bake until souffles have risen, are set and lightly browned; approximately 15 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.8, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 112.1, Sodium 112.5, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 10.2

VANILLA SOUFFLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 12h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 gelatin sheets
3 ounces black raspberry liqueur (recommended: Chambord)
1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
1 quart heavy cream
4 ounces confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Bloom gelatin sheets in cold water. Combine liqueur and vanilla bean seeds in a small saucepan over low heat. Once gelatin sheets have bloomed, add gelatin to the small saucepan to dissolve.
  • Whip heavy cream and confectioners' sugar to soft peaks. Once the gelatin has dissolved, pour into the whipped cream and begin whisking on high speed to combine. Pour into glasses and allow to set up overnight.

VANILLA SOUFFLE



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sweet souffles are usually made with a smooth light sauce rather than a butter roux base..smooth base souffles have a creamy texture.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 1 quart dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 vanilla beans or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon flour
2 teaspoons arrowroot
2 tablespoons butter
3 egg yolks
4 egg whites
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (for sprinkling)

Steps:

  • To prepare dish for a sweet souffle always rub the inside of dish generously with butter, then sprinkle with sugar, tapping out the excess. If any souffle is been baked in the oven as this one -- put a double collar around the outside of the dish about two inches higher than top, and secure on the outside with a string.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. F.
  • Scald one cup of the milk, if using a vanilla bean put it into the milk cover and leave to infuse 15 minutes.
  • Reheat the milk to a boil, remove the bean and add the sugar.
  • If using extract then just add extract to scalded milk.
  • Blend the remaining cold milk with the flour and arrowroot to make a smooth paste.
  • Stir into the hot milk and bring to a boil and stir constantly. Boil for 2 or 3 seconds, and then remove from heat, dot with the butter, cover and let stand for 6 minutes to slightly meld and cool.
  • Now stir to mix in the butter and add more vanilla if desired to taste.
  • Beat in the egg yolks one at a time.
  • Beat the egg whites until they hold a stiff peaks, using a metal spoon fold in some of the whites about one quarter into the yolk custard mixture to lighten the weight of the custard. Then now add remaining whites mixture and fold together as lighlty as possible.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared souffle dish and bake at once in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes -- until its puffed and golden brown.
  • Remove the paper collar, sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve at once.

VANILLA SOUFFLé



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Categories     Sauce     Bake     Steam     Vanilla

Yield makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus more as needed
1 vanilla bean
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/3 cup flour
4 eggs, separated
Pinch of salt
Confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Put the milk in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until steam rises, about 10 minutes. Stir in the granulated sugar to dissolve, then turn off the heat. Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape the seeds into the milk. Add the pod as well, cover, and steep for about 15 minutes. Remove the pod and discard. Meanwhile, use a bit of the butter to grease a 2-quart soufflé or other deep baking dish. Sprinkle the dish with granulated sugar and invert it to remove excess sugar. (Hold off on this step if you're going to delay baking the soufflés until later.)
  • Put the remaining butter in another small saucepan over medium-low heat. When the foam subsides, stir in the flour and cook, stirring, until the mixture darkens, about 3 minutes. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the milk, a bit at a time, until the mixture is thick. Let cool for a few minutes, then beat in the egg yolks. (You can prepare this base a few hours in advance of baking; cover tightly and refrigerate; bring back to room temperature before continuing.)
  • About an hour before you're ready to serve, preheat the oven to 375°F. Use an electric or hand mixer or whisk to beat the egg whites with the salt until quite stiff. Stir about a third into the sauce to lighten it, then fold in the remaining whites, using a rubber spatula or your hand. Transfer to the prepared dish and bake until the top is brown, the sides are firm, and the center is still quite moist, about 30 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.
  • Chocolate Soufflé
  • Omit the vanilla or not, as you prefer, and add 4 ounces good bittersweet chocolate (like Valrhona, for example), chopped, to the milk as it heats, stirring so the chocolate dissolves.

Tips:

  • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will help the batter emulsify properly and rise evenly.
  • Use a high-quality vanilla extract. The better the vanilla, the better the soufflé will taste.
  • Beat the egg whites until they are stiff but not dry. Over-beating will make the soufflé tough.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the batter. Do not over-mix, as this will deflate the soufflé.
  • Bake the soufflé in a preheated oven. This will help it rise quickly and evenly.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking. This will cause the soufflé to fall.
  • Serve the soufflé immediately after baking. It will start to deflate as soon as it is removed from the oven.

Conclusion:

Vanilla soufflé is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests. It is light, airy, and flavorful, and it can be served with a variety of toppings, such as fresh berries, whipped cream, or ice cream. With a little practice, you can easily master this delicious dish.

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