Description
Gingerbread souffle delight transports you to a winter wonderland of sweet, spiced comfort. Delicate layers of whipped perfection melt gracefully, bringing warmth and joy to your holiday table with each heavenly spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup milk
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Butter (extra for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary canvas by heating the oven to 375F (190C). Lovingly coat four ramekins with a whisper of butter and a delicate sprinkle of flour. Arrange them gracefully on a baking sheet.
- Craft the gingerbread foundation by gently melting butter in a saucepan. Introduce brown sugar, flour, and warm spices, creating a fragrant blend. Slowly incorporate milk, stirring until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, thickened cream. Remove from heat and seamlessly integrate egg yolks and vanilla, whisking until harmoniously combined.
- Whip egg whites with cream of tartar, transforming them into glossy, cloud-like peaks that stand tall and proud.
- Tenderly fold the ethereal egg whites into the spiced base, working in three gentle waves to maintain their celestial volume.
- Distribute the souffle mixture into ramekins, filling each to about three-quarters, creating anticipation of the culinary magic to come.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the souffles to rise and transform for 15-18 minutes. Look for a golden, puffed crown that signals perfection.
- Rescue the souffles from the oven and crown them with a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar. Serve immediately, capturing their fleeting moment of glory.
Notes
- Softly fold egg whites with a light hand, using a rubber spatula in a sweeping motion to maintain maximum volume and ensure a fluffy, light souffle texture.
- Prepare all ingredients at room temperature beforehand to help egg whites whip more efficiently and create smoother mixture consistency.
- Avoid opening the oven during baking, as sudden temperature changes can cause souffle to collapse and lose its beautiful rising structure.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace wheat flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend to maintain the delicate gingerbread flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg