2 to 2 ½ quart soufflé baking dish, 7 ½-8 inch diameter
I used duck eggs for this recipe; the yolks are substantially larger than chicken eggs and very rich!
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I was admittedly heavy-handed with the sugar; could not find my fine sieve and worried the soufflé would fall during its brief sojourn out of the oven!
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The taste of this soufflé is rich and delicious. Though airy, one does not need a large portion to feel satisfied. I served mine with red and golden raspberries that I picked this summer and froze for a special occasion, and a glass of Cava (Spanish sparkling wine) at the recommendation of our local Sommelier.
I do suspect the soufflé would have a better rise at sea level (I’m at 5,500 ft). Mine in the end rose about an inch over the top of the dish. It was beautiful and the taste is unparalleled.
kitchenmorph says
i didn read through the recipe but your pre recipe jingle was really nice…”read it as you go it fly by the seat of my pants”… hahaha. so funny. happy new year. if u know wht i'm going thru now it'll fetch me another award from you….got to make a post tomorrow, feeling lazy
Raw_Girl says
Probably the wrong thing to comment on, but I LOVE your raindow spatula thingy…Where did you get that?
ladymorgiana says
I really want one! It looks fantastic! Julia would be proud of you 🙂
Boulder Locavore says
Thank you all for your comments! I'm glad I finally 'conquered the beast' and ticked this off my list. In the end it was not as scary as I'd thought and was truly delicious.
My Taste Heaven, Rosemary, Lea Ann, adventuresomekitchen, briarrose, Angie, Janis, Suzita, Biren, Ping: Thank you for spending part of this last day of 2010 with me! Hoping you'll come visit again soon! Happy evening and start to the new year to you (don't forget the Hoppin' John first thing!). Toni (BL)
Angie's Recipes says
Yes, I want one. Wonderfully decadent!
Happy New Year!
Angie
ping says
Wow! I salute you. I haven't dared to attempt a souffle with my wonky oven. Looks so mmmm….. Happy New Year!
Biren @ Roti n Rice says
Baking at high altitude is always a challenge. Good thing the souffle turned out well 🙂 Thanks for visiting my blog. A very Happy New Year to you!
Suzita @ Play. Fight. Repeat. says
My Dad has two things he makes in the kitchen. Chocolate souffle and corn soup. You can probably guess which one is my choice when I'm given one. His choc. souffle is delicious. Yours looks just as yummy!
Lea Ann says
I'm impressed with anyone who even attempts a souffle. I agree, if I were going to make one, I'd rely on Julia to guide me. Also agree that it's a perfect NYE dessert.
Janis Grummitt says
Looks decadent! the only trouble is – after all that great Christmas food and drink – all I want is something less rich….maybe I'll save it for Easter!
I declare that I am now on my 'eat less and lose the weight gained in the last week for the New Year ahead' phase! Luckily we have lots of salad here in the garden in NZ! Happy New Year Locavores and have a healthy and prosperous 2011!
briarrose says
Looks delicious! What a beautiful picture. Love the berries sprinkled to the side…a perfect addition.
Rosemary says
Looks like you've got one great new tradition going! I've never tried a souffle . . but you've inspired me. I love watching old reruns of Julia on Cooking Channel. And I do own Way to Cook. (Don't reach for it that often, I must admit.)
Have a great new year!
adventuresomekitchen says
Yes- everything's a little tricky at altitude isn't it? (I grew up around Boulder!) I love Julia- and you're right, her instructions are so detailed it's hard to go wrong! I love souffles and this is beautiful! I've never tried a chocolate one myself, and will have to consider doing so now! Happy New Year!
My Taste Heaven says
wow! i want one of that! so amazing!
happy 2011 to you! god bless xx