Date 2 January 2020
People 4
Machine Manual Mode
Preparation time 46 Minutes 30 Seconds
Cooking time 44 Minutes
Total time 1 Hour 30 Minutes 30 Seconds
Souffle is one of those traditional recipes that seems really complicated and difficult but is actually quite easy! This savoury pumpkin souffle is a wonderful vegetarian-friendly dish, its as light as a feather while still maintaining an intense flavour.
The sweetness of the pumpkin is balanced beautifully by the earthy, savoury Swiss gruyère. The two tastes complement each other exquisitely and give this recipe a really interesting flavour. Make sure you choose a strong tasting cheese to achieve the correct depth of flavour.
The flour in this recipe is only a thickening agent so if you want to make this dish gluten-free simply swap the plain flour for your favourite gluten-free alternative!
As soon as they have risen get them out of the oven and top each one with a little crème fraîche, a sprinkling of cheese and some finely chopped chives. You will want to serve them as quickly as possible as they tend to deflate slightly once they are out of the oven,
Ingredient list Ingredient Qta UM Notes
Egg 3 units yolks and whites separated
Step nr: 1 - Prep the pumpkin Ingredient list for step nr: 1
Preparation time 10 Minutes
Total time 10 Minutes
Chop the pumpkin into small pieces, removing the skin.
Step nr: 2 - Steam the pumpkin Ingredient list for step nr: 2
Cooking time 10 Minutes
Total time 10 Minutes
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add pumpkin to a steamer and place on top of the saucepan. Steam until soft.
Step nr: 3 - Prep the ramekins Ingredient list for step nr: 3
Time No times for this step
Butter the ramekins and line the bases with baking parchment cut into circles to fit the base.
Step nr: 4 - Preheat oven
Preparation time 30 Seconds
Total time 30 Seconds
Preheat the oven to 200˚C
Step nr: 5 - Melt the butter Ingredient list for step nr: 5
Cooking time 1 Minute
Total time 1 Minute
Now it's time to make the roux. Melt the butter in a pan.
Step nr: 6 - Add flour Ingredient list for step nr: 6
Preparation time 3 Minutes
Total time 3 Minutes
Remove the pan from the heat and add the flour and mix well into a thick consistency.
Step nr: 7 - Add milk Ingredient list for step nr: 7
Cooking time 3 Minutes
Total time 3 Minutes
Return the pan to the heat and add the milk. Stir constantly until you have a thick sauce.
Step nr: 8 - Add cheese Ingredient list for step nr: 8
Preparation time 1 Minute
Total time 1 Minute
Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cheese and season with salt.
Step nr: 9 - Mash pumpkin Ingredient list for step nr: 9
Preparation time 3 Minutes
Total time 3 Minutes
When pumpkin is soft mash well and add it to the mixture and leave it to cool.
Step nr: 10 - Add egg yolks Ingredient list for step nr: 10
Preparation time 2 Minutes
Total time 2 Minutes
Stir the egg yolks into the mixture.
Step nr: 11 - Whisk egg whites Ingredient list for step nr: 11
Preparation time 5 Minutes
Total time 5 Minutes
In a separate bowl whisk the egg whites into firm peaks.
Step nr: 12 - Add egg whites
Preparation time 5 Minutes
Total time 5 Minutes
Fold the whites into the mixture carefully trying not to knock the air out.
Step nr: 13 - Add mixture to ramekins
Preparation time 10 Minutes
Total time 10 Minutes
Spoon the mixture evenly into the buttered ramekins and place them in a deep baking tray.
Step nr: 14 - Prepare the bain marie Ingredient list for step nr: 14
Preparation time 2 Minutes
Total time 2 Minutes
Fill the baking tray to the halfway point with water.
Step nr: 15 - Bake
Cooking time 30 Minutes
Total time 30 Minutes
Place the baking tray in the oven and bake until each souffle has risen and are golden on top.
Step nr: 16 - Serve Ingredient list for step nr: 16
Preparation time 5 Minutes
Total time 5 Minutes
When ready to serve, remove the soufflés from their ramekins by typing them upside down. Top each soufflé with crème fraîche and garnish with chives.
