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Vanilla Soufflé

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Vanilla Soufflé recipe
Prep25
Cook32
Total57
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened 1
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 5 egg whites
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 ounce sugar
  • 1 tsp cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. Prep the Filling
  2. Mix the flour and butter until it is a smooth paste.
  3. In a sauce pan heat the milk and dissolve the sugar.
  4. Add the vanilla bean and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the flour and butter mixture to the boiling milk.
  6. With a wire whisk, beat vigorously to ensure there are no lumps.
  7. Simmer for several minutes until the mix thickens.
  8. Remove from the heat, discard the vanilla bean and cool for 10 minutes in an ice bath.
  9. Prep the Souffle Base
  10. While the mix is cooling, take 6 3-ounce ramekins or soufflé dishes.
  11. Coat with butter and sprinkle with a pinch of sugar. In another mixing bowl quickly beat the egg yolks and vanilla extract and combine with the milk mixture.
  12. Separately beat the egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar until the egg whites form medium stiff peaks.
  13. Fold the egg whites into the soufflé base and pour into the prepared baking dishes and smooth off the tops.
  14. Cook
  15. Preheat the Air-fryer to 330°F.
  16. Place 3 soufflé dishes into the cooking basket and cook for 14-16 minutes.
  17. Repeat the cooking process with the next 3 ramekins.
  18. Serve with powdered sugar on top of the soufflé and with chocolate sauce on the side.

Gourmet Geek Tip

Pro-Tips: Bake | Use a heat-safe dish that fits with airflow space around it. | Common Mistakes | Overcrowding the basket | Not checking doneness | Serve It With | Vanilla ice cream | Fresh berries | Whipped cream

Equipment

Air fryer • Saucepan • Ramekins • Heat-safe baking dish • Whisk • Mixing bowl • Tongs or spatula