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Nutritional Values
320kcal
10gProtein
25gCarbs
20gFat
1gFibre
150 gServing
* Per serving · 150 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥚 Eggs
🥛 Dairy
Soufflé
How to order / say it
Say it
Soufflé — [Soo-FLAY]
Order
I'd like the soufflé, please.
Locally
Je voudrais le soufflé, s'il vous plaît.
Say locally
A baked dish made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites, often flavored with cheese or chocolate.
Why try it?
Soufflé is a quintessential French creation demonstrating the artistry and skill inherent in the nation's pastry chefs. This dish symbolizes the elegance and precision of French cuisine, elevating simple ingredients into something airy and magical.
How it tastes
Soufflés are characterized by a fluffy, pillowy texture, with a rich, creamy base flavor. Whether sweet or savory, each bite is a cloud-like experience that gently melts away, often leaving the palate with a warm, luscious finish.
Origin & History — first documented: 1840
The soufflé originated in France in the early 19th century as a sophisticated way to elevate eggs. Its unique light texture was perfected with the development of ovens that could maintain consistent temperatures, making it an enduring icon in French culinary tradition.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🥚 4 egg yolks
- 🥚 4 beaten egg whites
- 🥛 250 ml milk
- 🥛 100 g cheese (if savory)
- 🍯 100 g chocolate (if sweet)
- 🥛 2 tbsp butter
- 🌾 30 g flour
- 🍯 50 g sugar (if sweet)
Method
- 1 Prepare the base by cooking flour and butter, adding milk to thicken.
- 2 Incorporate the chosen flavor (cheese or chocolate) into the base.
- 3 Fold in beaten egg whites gently to keep the mixture airy.
- 4 Pour into a buttered dish and bake until puffed and golden.
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