The Loftiest Soufflé

Health score
3%
The Loftiest Soufflé
45 min.
4
345kcal

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Welcome to the culinary adventure of crafting "The Loftiest Soufflé," a dish that promises to elevate your dining experience to new heights! This classic French delicacy is not only a feast for the eyes, with its cloud-like rise and golden brown top, but it also tantalizes the taste buds with a delightful blend of flavors.

Imagine serving this gorgeous soufflé as the centerpiece of your lunch or dinner table—its delicate texture is sure to impress your guests and spark conversation. Made with simple yet luxurious ingredients like Gruyère cheese and a hint of nutmeg, each bite is a perfect balance of creamy richness and subtle warmth.

What makes this soufflé truly stand out is its airy consistency, achieved by carefully folding whipped egg whites into a luscious béchamel sauce. This technique may seem intimidating, but fear not! With a little patience and the step-by-step guidance of this recipe, you’ll master the art of soufflé-making and appreciate the rewarding rush of enjoyment that comes from creating such an elegant dish.

Whether you're preparing a casual family dinner or hosting a special occasion, “The Loftiest Soufflé” is guaranteed to leave a lasting impression—not just in flavor, but in the joyful experience of sharing food made with love. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s set off to culinary greatness!

Ingredients

  • large egg yolk separated
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cup gruyere cheese divided grated
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • pinch nutmeg freshly grated
  • tablespoons parmesan divided finely grated
  • tablespoons butter unsalted plus more, room temperature, for ramekins
  • cup milk whole cold
  • 0.3 teaspoon xanthan gum 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • ramekin
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Brush ramekins withbutter and place on a foil-lined baking sheet;sprinkle ramekins with 2 tablespoons Parmesan (total).Chill for 20 minutes or, covered, up to 1 day.
  3. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan overmedium heat.
  4. Add flour; whisk constantly for 30seconds. Gradually whisk in milk; increase heatand bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
  5. Addremaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and 1/2 cup Gruyère;stir until melted.
  6. Add nutmeg and season withsalt and pepper.
  7. Transfer béchamel to a mediumbowl and cover with plastic wrap; set aside.
  8. Place egg whites in a large bowl. Stir in apinch of salt and xanthan gum, if using. Using anelectric mixer, beat egg whites until firm but notstiff, 3-4 minutes.
  9. Stir egg yolks into béchamel. Gently stir in1/4 of beaten egg whites to loosen béchamelbase, then gently fold in remaining egg whitesjust to combine, taking care not to deflate.
  10. Divide mixture among ramekins; sprinkle with1/2 cup Gruyère. Run your finger around inside lipof ramekins, cleaning edges.
  11. Bake until soufflésrise, centers are set, and cheese is goldenbrown, 18-22 minutes.
  12. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories345kcal
Protein19.72%
Fat70.58%
Carbs9.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.5
Glycemic Load
4.29
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.586956542876%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:345.18kcal
17.26%
Fat:27.07g
41.65%
Saturated Fat:15.28g
95.53%
Carbohydrates:8.37g
2.79%
Net Carbohydrates:8g
2.91%
Sugar:3.28g
3.65%
Cholesterol:253.2mg
84.4%
Sodium:353.8mg
15.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.02g
34.04%
Calcium:493.73mg
49.37%
Phosphorus:372.04mg
37.2%
Selenium:18.61µg
26.59%
Vitamin B12:1.27µg
21.11%
Vitamin A:959.05IU
19.18%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.49%
Zinc:2.12mg
14.14%
Vitamin D:1.97µg
13.13%
Vitamin B5:0.98mg
9.82%
Folate:39.29µg
9.82%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.77%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.57%
Magnesium:24.33mg
6.08%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.47%
Iron:0.84mg
4.68%
Potassium:152.71mg
4.36%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.86%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.29%
Vitamin K:2.19µg
2.09%
Copper:0.04mg
1.98%
Fiber:0.37g
1.49%
Source:Epicurious