Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

How to Make French Souffle, Part 1

Login to Save
13K views👍 29
Epicurious
Epicurious
166 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Epicurious to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Grand Marnier Soufflé

Cultural Context

The Grand Marnier Soufflé is a classic French dessert that showcases the elegance of soufflés, which originated in the 18th century. This airy dish is a delightful combination of whipped egg whites and a rich base flavored with the orange liqueur Grand Marnier. Traditionally served as a show-stopping finale to a meal, soufflés are often associated with French culinary mastery. Today, variations abound, but the Grand Marnier version remains a favorite for its luxurious flavor and light texture, making it a popular choice for special occasions.

FrenchFRdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
heavy cream
4 whole eggs
all-purpose flour
whole milk
granulated sugar
pinch of salt

Grand Marnier

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: triple sec

Orange juice provides a fruity flavor while triple sec is a more affordable orange liqueur.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

1

Start by adding heavy cream and 4 whole eggs into a bowl.

2

Add all-purpose flour to the mixture.

3

Beat the ingredients together to form a fairly thick batter, ensuring to eliminate lumps.

4

Add about half of the whole milk to the batter to adjust the consistency.

5

Continue mixing until the batter looks smooth and fairly thick, resembling American pancake mix.

6

Add the remaining whole milk to thin out the batter further.

7

Incorporate granulated sugar if making sweet pancakes; otherwise, leave it out.

8

Add a pinch of salt to the batter.

9

Pass the batter through a sieve to remove any remaining lumps.

10

Use a 2 oz ladle to push the batter through the sieve for better consistency.

11

Cover the batter and place it in the refrigerator for one hour to rest the gluten.

12

After an hour, stir the batter gently to mix any settled ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingfoldingbaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Soufflé au Grand Marnier
Local Name: Soufflé au Grand Marnier

More Grand Marnier Soufflé Videos

(9 videos)

Similar French Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)