Stovetop Strawberry Soufflé with a Caramelized Crust

Ingredients

- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Prepare the Strawberries:
- Place the sliced strawberries into a medium saucepan.
- Add 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to the strawberries.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and create a syrupy consistency. This should take about 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. Prepare the Soufflé Base:
- In a large mixing bowl, add the egg whites.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, continuing to beat until the egg whites reach stiff peaks.

3. Incorporate Strawberries:
- Gently fold the cooled strawberry mixture into the egg whites using a spatula. Ensure that the mixture is well combined without deflating the egg whites.

4. Prepare the Cookware:
- Grease a medium-sized oven-safe skillet or deep frying pan with the unsalted butter, ensuring to coat the sides as well.

5. Cook the Soufflé:
- Pour the strawberry-egg white mixture into the prepared skillet.
- Cover with a lid, and cook over low heat for about 12 minutes, or until the soufflé has risen and the top appears set.

6. Caramelize the Top:
- Preheat your stove's broiler function.
- Transfer the skillet (if oven-safe) to the broiler, leaving the oven door slightly ajar.
- Broil for 1-2 minutes, just until the top is lightly caramelized and golden.

7. Serve:
- Remove from the broiler and let rest for 1 minute before serving.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Total Time

PT20M
20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

strawberry soufflé, stovetop dessert, egg white recipe, easy soufflé, caramelized souffle, strawberry dessert, gourmet dessert, fruit soufflé, berry souffle, stovetop baking

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 320 calories

#StrawberrySoufflé #EasyDessert #GourmetBaking #StovetopRecipe #FruitDessert