25 Fancy Dessert Recipes
10. Grand Marnier Souffle
Bringing elegance to the home kitchen, Grand Marnier Soufflé offers a light and airy texture with a gentle citrus flavor. Its delicate rise in the oven makes it feel fancy, but the steps are straightforward.
With a mix of eggs, sugar, and Grand Marnier, anyone can create a fancy French treat without stress. The gentle orange flavor from the liqueur pairs well with the soft and fluffy top. Curious cooks searching for a memorable dessert will enjoy trying this recipe.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 4 people, with 1 ramekin per person
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter (for ramekins)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for ramekins)
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and butter the ramekins.
- Dust the inside of the ramekins with granulated sugar.
- Warm the milk in a small pan and whisk in the all-purpose flour until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and the remaining granulated sugar until pale.
- Stir in the warm milk, Grand Marnier, and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture in two additions at a time, keeping everything airy.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared ramekins.
- Bake the ramekins in the oven for 14–16 minutes, until the soufflé has risen.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 7 g
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Sugars: 23 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
