Description
The Fluffy Vanilla Soufflé Delight is a classic French dessert that boasts a cloud-like texture and rich vanilla aroma. This recipe guides you step-by-step to create a light, airy soufflé with a delicate custard base enriched by whipped egg whites, offering a perfect balance of elegance and simplicity. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a luxurious treat, this soufflé is baked to golden perfection and best served immediately for maximum fluffiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Soufflé Base
- 4 large eggs (separated)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Preparation
- Butter (for greasing ramekins)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Ensuring the oven is at the correct temperature is crucial for the soufflé to rise properly.
- Grease ramekins with butter. This will prevent the soufflé from sticking and allow it to rise evenly.
- Heat milk and vanilla. In a saucepan, warm the milk and vanilla extract gently until warm but not boiling, to help integrate flavors and allow smooth mixing with the egg yolks.
- Prepare the custard base. In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, and flour until smooth, then slowly whisk in the warm milk mixture until fully combined, creating a custard-like base essential for structure.
- Beat egg whites. In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, ensuring they hold shape without being overbeaten.
- Fold egg whites into custard base. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture using a spatula with a light figure-eight motion to maintain airiness crucial for soufflé rise.
- Fill ramekins and bake. Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared ramekins and bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until puffed up and golden on top.
- Serve immediately. Soufflés should be served right out of the oven to enjoy at their fluffiest before they begin to deflate.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume when whipping the egg whites.
- Gently fold egg whites to maintain air bubbles critical for rising.
- Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent collapse.
- Grease and optionally dust ramekins with sugar for a better rise and easy release.
- Serve with powdered sugar, fresh berries, or a scoop of ice cream for enhanced flavor and presentation.
- Experiment with different flavor extracts like almond or add cocoa powder for variation.
- Soufflé mixture is best baked immediately after preparation for optimal rise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Keywords: vanilla soufflé, fluffy dessert, French soufflé recipe, classic soufflé, elegant dessert, baked custard dessert, light vanilla soufflé
