Souffles can seem pretty intimidating and despite the fact that I had successfully made a savoury asparagus and gruyere souffle a while ago, I still had not tried sweet dessert souffle. I was looking for a nice and light strawberry dessert and a strawberry souffle seemed to fit the bill perfectly. After looking at several recipes I came to the conclusion that the base recipe for a strawberry souffle is simply pureed strawberries, egg whites and possibly some sugar to sweeten it up a bit. From there you can add other things citrus zest, liqueurs, etc. I decided to keep mine pretty simple and just went with some vanilla extract. The strawberry souffle was even easier to make than the asparagus one was which is to say that it was dead simple. You simple beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks, fold in the strawberry puree and bake. The biggest problem that I had was trying to photograph them before they deflated. The strawberry souffles were amazing light and fluffy and full of the strawberry flavour. I was quite pleased with the shade of red that I got the insides were even darker. What a really nice light way to enjoy strawberries!
Strawberry Souffle
ingredients
- 1 cup pureed strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 3 egg whites (room temperature)
directions
- Mix the strawberry puree, sugar and vanilla extract.
- Beat the egg whites until you get soft peaks.
- Gently fold the strawberry puree into the egg whites.
- Pour the mixture into 4 greased ramekins.
- Bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until puffed and golden brown on top, about 12 minutes.
Gloria says
June 20, 2009 at 12:12 amaahh Kevin you make all beauty and yummy!! really!! waht's nice souffle, I never have made a strawberries souffles but Im sure is yummy and look nice, so nice, I love cheese souffle too!
Anonymous says
June 20, 2009 at 12:23 amthat looks great!!!
does the egg/strawberry combo taste good?
The DeL Sisters says
June 20, 2009 at 12:23 amWonderful! Looks so springy and light!
Hannah
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
June 20, 2009 at 12:26 amMade even prettier in the red ramekins! I've heard a souffle's rise is dependent on vertical brush strokes when buttering the ramekins. That kind of technicality is a touch scary!
Anonymous says
June 20, 2009 at 12:31 amThese look beautiful! I think I'm going to try this with other fruits, like maybe blueberries or raspberries.
JodieMo says
June 20, 2009 at 12:59 amumm..Wow! Souffle is something I have always been a little intimidated to try. I think it is some sort of stigma that comes with the word "souffle", but these look delicious and you make it sound so easy. I'll have to give it a shot!
Anonymous says
June 20, 2009 at 1:09 amSounds easy and delicious. I've never made souffle before, but you inspire me! Very nice.
daphne says
June 20, 2009 at 1:16 amand of course the colours look amazing!
Katrina says
June 20, 2009 at 1:40 amCool. I've never seen or heard of a strawberry souffle before. They look great!
Morta Di Fame says
June 20, 2009 at 2:15 amI was seriously looking for the food coloring in your recipe. None. Gorgeous. I will try with the next Farmer's Market Strawberries I buy. Beautiful! I am linking to your blog from mine because I love it!
Peter Martin says
June 20, 2009 at 2:34 amYou learn something new everyday. I've been a chef for 15+ years and have never seen a Strawberry Souffle before. They look excellent.
Kerstin says
June 20, 2009 at 2:56 amGreat job, it looks perfect! Strawberry souffle sounds so lovely.
Alisa - Frugal Foodie says
June 20, 2009 at 3:24 amI must go buy some ramekins!
Marjie says
June 20, 2009 at 3:30 amStrawberry season opened here yesterday, and we're going picking tomorrow! This looks like a great way to start the season, and your ramekins are so pretty!
Cookin' Canuck says
June 20, 2009 at 4:25 amWhat a beautiful dessert! This would be perfect for any dinner party.
Manggy says
June 20, 2009 at 4:46 amGorgeous souffles! You can check out Allen's raspberry souffles on eatingoutloud.com for a few more tips on how to get them to rise well 🙂
♥peachkins♥ says
June 20, 2009 at 5:19 amThese are kinda cute. They would look super in the dinner table..
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
June 20, 2009 at 8:45 amDelightful!
Cheers,
Rosa
Caro says
June 20, 2009 at 10:46 amYummm! Every time I look at your blog I find I'm craving something that has never entered my head before!!! Lovely!
Amanda says
June 20, 2009 at 12:10 pmThey came out beautiful Kevin! I've never made a souffle myself, you make it sound pretty easy though 🙂
Cinnamonda says
June 20, 2009 at 12:20 pmThe souffles look lovely! Thanks for posting the recipe. I 'll definitely try this.
Greetings,
Tiina
Joanne says
June 20, 2009 at 12:35 pmI had souffle for the first time a few weeks ago and loved it! Making my own still seems too daunting. I really like the idea of a strawberry one with some vanilla ice cream on the side.
BMK says
June 20, 2009 at 1:16 pmWhat a great way to take advantage of the gorgeous strawberries currently in season. Looks like its low in calories too.
lisaiscooking says
June 20, 2009 at 2:03 pmSo pretty and pink! Those look great.
meeso says
June 20, 2009 at 2:38 pmThat looks great, perfect and delicious!
Sippity Sup says
June 20, 2009 at 3:17 pmThis is beautiful. Your food is always so pretty! GREG
Anonymous says
June 20, 2009 at 6:44 pmWhat a great idea. They look absolutely delicious and I bet they just melt in your mouth.
The Cooking Photographer says
June 20, 2009 at 7:07 pmI bow before the almighty Kevin who can make strawberry souffle AND take a picture of them before they deflate. 🙂
Laura
Marta says
June 20, 2009 at 7:45 pmYou know, I never met a souffle I didn't like!
This looks so great Kevin, perfect for entertaining and very cute for children, because of the colour!
Thanks for this awesome recipe!
Anonymous says
June 20, 2009 at 9:03 pmLooks amazing…just like all of your other food =)
Anonymous says
June 20, 2009 at 9:46 pmI'm doing a "pink lunch" next week and now I have the dessert for it. This looks just lovely.
Justine says
June 20, 2009 at 11:54 pmlooks like a great summer treat
Diana Evans says
June 21, 2009 at 1:16 amyummmmmmmmmmmmmm!!! looks fab but next time Kevin…I expect the napkins to be ironed…lol…just kidding!!!!
Leela says
June 21, 2009 at 2:34 amHa. Another strawberry dish bookmarked. Thanks, Kevin. These souffles look amazing.
Tricia says
June 21, 2009 at 3:54 amWhat a pretty-looking dessert!
mirtilla says
June 21, 2009 at 7:41 amDevono essere buonissimi…
Proverò anch'io a farli.
Good sunday.
Jan says
June 21, 2009 at 8:41 amWow – love the look of that – Strawberry souffle, what a great idea!
Muneeba says
June 21, 2009 at 1:25 pmKevin, trust you to come up with a gorgeous new way to use up strawberries! If I wasn't so petrified of souffles (yes I know, I need to get over that), I'd be running to my kitchen with this recipe right now!
kitchenetta says
June 21, 2009 at 1:35 pmMmmm. They look luscious! Must try!
ttfn300 says
June 21, 2009 at 2:10 pmooh, i need to try this!! lovely 🙂
Cara says
June 21, 2009 at 3:12 pmI love how guilt-free this is. Can't wait to try it!
Anonymous says
June 21, 2009 at 3:58 pmYou sure have conquered your fear of souffle's! I think these look perfect. I haven't attempted them either, but am considering trying since you make them sound doable.
mycookinghut says
June 21, 2009 at 4:08 pmYummm.. I have not tried sweet souffle like this!
Marie says
June 21, 2009 at 6:05 pmThat looks very light and delicious Kevin! Excellent!
Sam says
June 21, 2009 at 6:50 pmWow, they look good! I'm amazed they're so easy to make, I'll have to try this.
Sophie says
June 21, 2009 at 6:58 pmWhat beautiful summer strawberry soufflés! Amazing & so lovely presented too!
Yum Yum Yum!
pigpigscorner says
June 21, 2009 at 7:28 pmA summery souffle! Looks gorgeous!
Pam says
June 21, 2009 at 9:56 pmHow pretty. I've never made a souffle but this looks so good I have to try it. Nicely done Kevin.
Sara says
June 21, 2009 at 11:06 pmI love the color of this souffle! I bet it tastes amazing too.
jillian says
June 22, 2009 at 1:30 amI have actually never made a souffle and this looks like the perfect one to try.
Erika says
June 22, 2009 at 2:05 amgorgeous!
nick says
June 22, 2009 at 2:39 pmThis sounds SUPER easy.
Love the fire red ramekins too, btw.
diva says
June 22, 2009 at 4:27 pmthese are pretty!!!
Bridgett says
June 23, 2009 at 1:57 amI would love to give this recipe a try. Anything strawberry is a hit in my book!
Psychgrad says
June 23, 2009 at 2:49 amThis looks like a delicious dessert – I love how few ingredients it is. Plus, I want to go strawberry picking this weekend.
Deborah says
June 23, 2009 at 3:48 amI've never made a souffle, but this looks delicious!
gaga says
June 23, 2009 at 4:06 amWow, anyone who even attempts a souffle is amazing in my book, and yours turned out great! Beautiful!
Jamie says
June 23, 2009 at 8:26 amOh, I am the same; I love savory souffle's but have yet to make a sweet one. Those strawberry soufflés are too cute and sound delicious!
Lori says
June 23, 2009 at 2:58 pmTHis is beautiful. What a treat! I need, no, I NEED to make this
Jenn says
June 24, 2009 at 6:19 pmWow…I'm amazed. I've been wanting to try a souffle for along time, but I've always been intimidated by the whole baking of it. This looks awesome!
Anonymous says
June 25, 2009 at 1:00 pmWow this looks terrific! I just started a blog for quick n' easy vegetarian and vegan cooking, with the goal of getting people to eat more veggies. Let me know if you have any recipes you'd like to contribute! I'll of course put a link back to your blog, or could just link directly.
Anonymous says
June 25, 2009 at 9:53 pmYour souffle looks great! Light, airy and I love the bright pink color.
Peter M says
June 29, 2009 at 1:03 pmYou've got some great elevation on those souffle's…good stuff!
Taste Buddies says
July 2, 2009 at 4:49 amgorgeous! Nice work Kevin….souffles are one of the hardest things to make.
Anonymous says
July 7, 2009 at 12:37 amTHis is just beautiful Kevin, i have yet to have a sucessful souffle
Katie says
July 10, 2009 at 7:13 pmhi – I'm loving this idea. How big are your ramekins? thanks
Kevin says
July 10, 2009 at 9:25 pmKatie: My ramekins are 3.5 inches across and 2 inches deep on the inside.
Thinking thin hungry girl says
June 19, 2011 at 6:17 amThat looks amazing! Can't wait to try it!
Anonymous says
November 13, 2012 at 6:59 amThis did not turn out well…lol
kabamaiga says
June 8, 2013 at 8:01 amI've just made it. It was mu first souffle and it was marvelous. Thanks