Fluffy French Vanilla Soufflé Recipe
Fluffy French Vanilla Soufflé is light, airy and full of vanilla flavor. This Fluffy French Vanilla Soufflé recipe is simple to follow. You can make it at home with easy ingredients. It rises beautifully and looks impressive on any table.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter for greasing ramekins
- 1/4 cup sugar for ramekin coating
- 3 large eggs separated
- 1/4 cup sugar for egg whites
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Prepare ramekins
- Grease ramekins with butter. Sprinkle sugar inside. Shake to coat evenly. Set aside while making the soufflé.
Make custard base
- In a saucepan, heat milk. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, flour and sugar. Slowly mix in hot milk.
Cook custard
- Return mixture to pan. Stir constantly over low heat until thickened. Do not boil. Remove from heat.
Add vanilla
- Stir in vanilla extract into the custard. Let it cool slightly before folding in egg whites.
Whip egg whites
- In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites with salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar for glossy stiff peaks.
Fold custard and whites
- Gently fold custard into egg whites. Use a spatula and lift mixture to keep it airy.
Fill ramekins
- Spoon soufflé mixture into prepared ramekins. Fill almost to the top. Smooth the surface gently.
Bake the soufflé
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes. Do not open oven.
Serve immediately
- Remove from oven carefully. Dust with powdered sugar. Serve warm for best fluffiness and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for best results.
- Do not overmix egg whites; keep them airy.
- Serve immediately; soufflé deflates if left too long.
- Preheat the oven fully before baking.
- Use a spatula to fold gently for best texture.