Puerto Rican Style Soufflé

Ingredients

While the French soufflé is typically made with ingredients like cheese or chocolate, our Puerto Rican adaptation incorporates local flavors such as coconut and pineapple. We have also added a touch of warmth with a hint of cinnamon, giving this soufflé a unique and irresistible taste. We alse have the original recipe for Soufflé, so you can check it out.

• 4 eggs 4 eggs
• 1/2 cup (120ml) coconut milk 1/2 cup (120ml) coconut milk
• 1/4 cup (60ml) pineapple juice 1/4 cup (60ml) pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup (60g) shredded coconut, toasted (for garnish) 1/4 cup (60g) shredded coconut, toasted (for garnish)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat: 15g (7g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 25g (15g sugars)
• Protein: 6g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.3g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a soufflé dish with butter and sprinkle it with sugar.
2. 2.
   In a mixing bowl, separate the egg yolks from the whites. Set aside the whites.
3. 3.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, coconut milk, pineapple juice, sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
4. 4.
   Slowly pour in the melted butter while continuing to whisk the mixture.
5. 5.
   In another clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
6. 6.
   Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture until fully incorporated.
7. 7.
   Pour the mixture into the prepared soufflé dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. 8.
   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the soufflé has risen and is golden brown on top.
9. 9.
   Remove from the oven and sprinkle with toasted shredded coconut for garnish.
10. 10.
    Serve immediately and enjoy the tropical flavors of this Puerto Rican Style Soufflé!

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Coconut milk — Make sure to use full-fat coconut milk for a creamy texture.
• Pineapple juice — Use freshly squeezed pineapple juice for the best flavor.
• Shredded coconut — Toast the shredded coconut in a dry pan over medium heat until golden brown for a crunchy garnish.

Tips & Tricks

• Be gentle when folding the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture to maintain the soufflé's airy texture.
• Serve the soufflé immediately after baking, as it will start to deflate quickly.
• Experiment with different tropical fruits like mango or passion fruit for variations of this Puerto Rican Style Soufflé.

Serving advice

Serve the Puerto Rican Style Soufflé as a delightful dessert or a special breakfast treat. Dust it with powdered sugar and accompany it with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.

Presentation advice

Present the soufflé in the baking dish at the table to showcase its impressive rise. Sprinkle the toasted shredded coconut on top for an attractive and tropical garnish.