Soufflé Recipes - Cooking Light

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Healthy Soufflé Recipes

Home chefs have been intimidated by these cloud-like desserts for years. Well, not anymore! Our recipes have taken the guesswork out of the eqaution so you no longer have to fear the dreaded sunken soufflé.

First up: A dusting of powdered sugar or cocoa powder is a traditional garnish for this classic dessert. Here, we sprinkle the tops with sliced almonds before baking to add contrasting flavor and texture.

View Recipe: Lemon-Almond Soufflés

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Cheese Soufflés with Herb Salad

Gruyère cheese grows stronger, earthier, and more complex with age, offering an intensely rich profile to these light, fluffy soufflés.

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Double Chocolate Soufflés with Warm Fudge Sauce

These chocolate soufflés are an uber-decadent dessert and the perfect finishing touch to dinner parties or a quiet, romantic dinner. You can even prepare the ingredients ahead; spoon the batter into soufflé dishes, cover, and freeze until you're ready to cook them. They can go straight from the freezer to the oven. Make the sauce ahead too, and simply warm it before serving.

View Recipe: Double Chocolate Soufflés with Warm Fudge Sauce

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Cheese and Squash Soufflés

The skin of the sweet dumpling squash is edible when cooked, so you don't have to peel these gems; simply chop, roast, puree, and proceed with the recipe. If you can't find it, substitute peeled butternut. If you prefer, serve this soufflé as a side to accompany roast chicken, pork, or beef. Simply serve eight smaller portions.

View Recipe: Cheese and Squash Soufflés

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Brown Sugar Soufflés with Crème Anglaise

The combination of brown sugar and browned butter gives this staff-favorite dessert an intense caramel flavor.

View Recipe: Brown Sugar Soufflés with Crème Anglaise

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Spinach and Parmesan Soufflés

Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese has a superior nutty flavor you won't find in the domestic alternatives. It's worth seeking out—be sure to buy a wedge and grate it yourself.

View Recipe: Spinach and Parmesan Soufflés

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Carrot Soufflé

The original version of this delicious side dish was weighed down by a stick of butter and a cup of sugar. Our lightened version eliminates 8.5g fat and 102 calories by accenting the natural sweetness of carrots, and adding a punch with the addition of sour cream.

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Quick and Healthy Dark Chocolate Souffle Cake Recipe

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Dark Chocolate Soufflé Cake

This soufflé cake is light and fluffy thanks to cake flour, a fine-textured, soft wheat flour with a high starch content. It usually comes in a box rather than a bag and can be found with the cake mixes at the supermarket.

View Recipe: Dark Chocolate Soufflé Cake

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Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflés

Chocolate makes two appearances here―as cocoa powder and as antioxidant-packed bittersweet. These soufflés will wow your guests.

View Recipe: Bittersweet Chocolate Souffles

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Beet Soufflé with Lemony Horseradish Crème Fraîche

Serve this spectacular jewel-toned soufflé with roast beef and steamed asparagus for a special dinner.

View Recipe: Beet Soufflé with Lemony Horseradish Crème Fraîche

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Individual Chocolate Soufflé Cakes

Our simple directions make a properly risen soufflé a cinch. For easy variations in flavor, substitute almond, lemon, or orange extract for the vanilla.

View Recipe: Individual Chocolate Soufflé Cakes

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Sweet Potato Soufflé

Savory and sweet, this soufflé can be served as a side dish or dessert. With our easy-to-handle recipe you'll be enjoying your delicious confection in no time.

View Recipe: Sweet Potato Soufflé

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Mexican Chocolate Soufflés

You can omit the small amount of coffee liqueur without drastically changing the flavor. Contemporary Mexican chefs often add ground red pepper to their chocolate desserts; leave it out if you want a more traditional taste.

View Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Soufflés

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French Toast Soufflé

The only thing better than French toast is turning it into a soufflé. Make this dish for brunch or surprise your kids with this treat in place of the standard French toast. A firm white bread produces the best texture in this make-ahead breakfast casserole.

View Recipe: French Toast Soufflé