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Gingerbread Soufflé

dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
December 5, 2022

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Gingerbread Soufflé – A special holiday version of the classic dessert. This soufflé is the perfect treat to serve all winter long.

a trio of gingerbread souffles on a serving platter

Now that we’re into December, it’s time for some gingerbread treats! If you’re looking for something other than gingerbread men and houses, today’s recipe may just be the ticket. It’s a fun treat to enjoy with the family (my 4 year-old even loved it!) and fancy enough for a dinner party.

Here are my Gingerbread Soufflés!

overhead shot of gingerbread souffles on a serving platter
close up of gingerbread souffle

Tips and Tricks

  1. Gently fold the egg whites. Fold the fluffy egg whites gently into the batter. If you stir too vigorously, the egg whites will get deflated and won’t help the soufflé rise.
  2. Grease and sugar the ramekins. You need to grease the soufflé dishes really well and make sure to sprinkle with granulated sugar. The sugar helps the soufflé “climb” up the sides of the dish and stay there instead of falling back down.
  3. Soufflé dish. Speaking of the soufflé dish, make sure the dish has straight edges. This will make it easy for the soufflé to rise.
  4. Souffle with height. If you want the soufflés to rise extra tall, you can add a paper collar to the inside of the soufflé dish before filling it with the batter. But I definitely don’t think it’s necessary.
  5. Keep oven closed. Do not open the oven door before the souffle is done! I know it’s hard to leave them untouched for so long, but trust me – if you alter the temperature of the oven by introducing outside air, it could cause the souffle to fall. This is also the reason why you cannot remove the souffle before they’re done cooking.
  6. Serve the souffle immediately. Yes, straight out of the oven. The longer the souffle sits after baking, the more it falls into itself. It will still taste great but it won’t be as pretty.
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Gingerbread Soufflé

Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time25 mins
Total Time3 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 8 souffles

Ingredients

  • 5 large egg yolks
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter sliced
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 5 large egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  • Whisk yolks, molasses, vanilla, and flour together until combined. Set aside. Add sugar, pumpkin spice, ginger, salt, butter, and milk to a medium saucepan. Heat to a simmer. Remove from heat and add ¼ cup to the egg yolk mixture slowly to temper the eggs. Add the rest of the milk and whisk to combine.
  • In a bowl fitted for a stand mixer, add egg whites and cream of tartar. Beat on medium high until mixture begins to foam. Raise speed to medium high and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Add 1/3 of the egg whites to the molasses mixture and fold together. Be careful not to deflate the egg whites. Repeat with another 1/3 of the molasses mixture and fold gently. Finish folding in the last 1/3 of the whites.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare ramekins by greasing and then coating in sugar. Scoop mixture with a medium ice cream scoop and place a couple scoops into each ramekin. Place ramekins onto baking sheet.
  • Bake souffles in preheat oven for 23-25 minutes. Do not open oven until souffles are at least 22 minutes, or else they will fall. Remove from oven when done and serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe adapted from My Recipes

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Comments

  1. Amy says

    December 11, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    This souffle was so amazing! And thanks for the tip about buttering and sugaring the ramekins. They came out beautifully!

    Reply
  2. Ann says

    December 11, 2022 at 6:45 pm

    This soufflé sounds delicious! Gingerbread is the perfect flavoring for the holiday season! Thanks for the recipe share! Excited to give it a try!

    Reply
  3. Tristin says

    December 11, 2022 at 11:37 am

    We love all things gingerbread! Going to be making this along with our gingerbread men this year!

    Reply
  4. Maggie says

    December 9, 2022 at 10:56 pm

    My hubby is obsessed with anything gingerbread. I can’t wait to make this for him. he’s going to love it!

    Reply
  5. Cathleen says

    December 9, 2022 at 10:42 pm

    This looks amazing! I am so excited to make this this weekend. I just put all of the ingredients on my shopping list, thank you so much for sharing the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  6. Leslie says

    December 9, 2022 at 9:10 am

    I love this gingerbread recipe! This Souffl’e recipe is so perfect and great for serving to guests for the Holidays!

    Reply
  7. megane says

    December 9, 2022 at 5:19 am

    This looks sensational and I plan on making this for me and my hubster after the Christmas rush is over. A glass of schnapps and this will be just what I need. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  8. [email protected] JENRON DESIGNS says

    December 7, 2022 at 8:12 pm

    This sounds like a delicious holiday treat for a festive dessert! A must try this season for sure!

    Reply
  9. Tisha says

    December 7, 2022 at 5:48 pm

    This souffle sounds so good!!! Love gingerbread

    Reply
  10. Jessica says

    December 7, 2022 at 2:22 pm

    I’m always looking for more gingerbread recipes this time of year! I can’t wait to make this for my holiday party next weekend. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Nadalie says

    December 7, 2022 at 12:23 pm

    Just in time for holiday mornings! I’d love to have this with coffee and I’m sure my kids will love this!

    Reply
  12. veenaazmanov says

    December 7, 2022 at 10:33 am

    Perfect time of the year to save this recipe. Would love to make this for Christmas Breakfast. Thanks.

    Reply
  13. Kathryn says

    December 6, 2022 at 7:11 pm

    This soufflé is so easy to make and filled with gingerbread flavors! This is such a wonderful holiday treat and so easy to make! Thank you for your easy recipe!

    Reply
  14. Veronika says

    December 6, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    I love anything gingerbread flavored during the holidays so this souffle is a must-try for me! Definitely making it for dessert over the weekend!

    Reply
  15. Claire says

    December 6, 2022 at 12:33 pm

    Wow these were just amazing. I love that you make them in individual dishes – perfect for entertaining.

    Reply
  16. Dana says

    December 6, 2022 at 12:32 pm

    Absolutely LOVE this idea and I cannot wait to give it a shot this holiday season. I can only imagine how fantastic these taste, and how awesome they make the house smell while baking!

    Reply
  17. Stephanie says

    December 6, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    I’ve actually never tried to make a souffle because I’ve always been afraid it would fail miserably. These instructions and tips are good I have the confidence to give it a try!

    Reply
  18. Tara says

    December 6, 2022 at 12:11 pm

    Heads down – the best souffle I’ve ever had! The gingerbread taste really added a lovely touch of spice. Yum!

    Reply
  19. Charles says

    December 6, 2022 at 11:54 am

    Hi, Thank you for the Gingerbread Souffl’e recipe. I look forward to haviing this with my tea or coffee! Cheers!

    Reply

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