Grand Marnier Soufflé
Offering your sweetheart this exquisite Grand Marnier soufflé at the conclusion of a romantic dinner is sure to make a lasting impression. This dessert is a true showstopper, perfect for marking special occasions. Prepare the crème anglaise sauce in advance to accompany the soufflés and pour it into the center of each serving for added indulgence.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 5 tablespoons white sugar, divided
- 5 teaspoons butter
- 5 teaspoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cold milk
- 1 tablespoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated orange zest
- 2 large egg yolks
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush the insides of two (8-ounce) ramekins with 1 tablespoon melted butter: sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Melt 5 teaspoons butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; cook and stir flour in hot butter until golden brown and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in milk and cook, stirring continuously, until smooth and thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour into a large bowl. Stir in orange liqueur and zest. Add egg yolks and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- Whisk egg whites in a second large bowl until frothy. Slowly add 2 tablespoons sugar and whisk until combined. Add remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and continue to whisk until meringue holds its shape and is thick but not stiff.
- Fold 1/2 of the meringue into egg yolk mixture until combined. Gently fold in remaining meringue until well mixed. Transfer to the prepared ramekins, leaving 1/4-inch space at the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until risen and browned, about 16 minutes.
Notes
- You can double or triple the recipe and prepare most of it ahead of time for a special dinner party. Follow the recipe to Step 2, then refrigerate the custard base and egg whites. About 30 minutes before serving, preheat the oven, whip the egg whites, and proceed with the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 249mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 134mgSugar: 36gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
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