Tahiti Vanilla Soufflé
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Vanilla Crémeux Base
Ingredients
- 500 g full milk
- 2 Tahiti vanilla beans
- 50 g cornflour
Method
- Heat the milk with the vanilla seeds and pods to 60°C.
- Let the mixture infuse overnight in the fridge at 4°C.
- Strain through a chinois and add the cornflour.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Blend the mixture at the end of cooking for a smooth texture.
- Pour into a container and cover with cling film on contact to prevent a skin from forming.
Soufflé Mix (About 12 Soufflés)
Ingredients
- 500 g Vanilla Crémeux
- 340 g egg whites
- 4 g dry whites
- 1 g cream of tartar
- 200 g caster sugar
Method
- Mix the Vanilla Crémeux to achieve a glossy texture.
- Combine the fresh egg whites with the cream of tartar and dry whites.
- Whisk the egg whites with sugar until they form soft, malleable peaks ("beak of bird" consistency).
- Gently fold 1/3 of the whisked egg whites into the Crémeux.
- Carefully fold the remaining egg whites into the mixture until fully incorporated.
- Pipe the mixture into prepared molds up to their height and smooth the tops.
- Run your thumb around the edge of the molds to ensure even rising.
Preparing the Molds
Method
- Brush the molds with clarified butter and coat with caster sugar.
- Mold size: diameter 9 cm, height 6.5 cm.
Baking
Method
- Bake the soufflés at 170°C for 9 minutes.