Candy Cane Soufflés Recipe

Name: Candy Cane Soufflés
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup hard peppermint candies (about 35 candies); Butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 eggs yolks; 2 tablespoons sugar; 4 tablespoons butter; 6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (we tested with Ghirardelli); 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup milk; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon peppermint extract; 7 egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; Garnish: small candy canes

Servings: persons

1 cup hard peppermint candies (about 35 candies)
Butter
2 tablespoons sugar
4 eggs yolks
2 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons butter
6 ounces dark chocolate, chopped (we tested with Ghirardelli)
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
7 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Garnish: small candy canes

1
Place 1 cup candies in a food processor; process until candies are ground. Set aside.
2
Lightly butter bottoms and sides of 6 (8-oz.) individual souffle ramekins. Sprinkle 2 Tbsp. sugar evenly into ramekins, tilting ramekins to coat sides. Place ramekins on a baking sheet; set aside.
3
Whisk together 4 egg yolks and 2 Tbsp. sugar in a large bowl. Melt 4 Tbsp. butter and chocolate in a small heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour; cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk and cream; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; add a small amount of chocolate mixture to egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Continue adding chocolate mixture in small amounts, whisking constantly until thoroughly blended. Stir in reserved candies, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
4
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold into peppermint mixture. Pour into prepared souffle dishes. Bake at 375u00b0 for 24 minutes or until puffed and slightly browned on top. Serve immediately with Very Vanilla Creme Anglaise. Garnish, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup hard peppermint candies (about 35 candies), Butter, 2 tablespoons sugar, 4 eggs yolks, and more.

Yes, Candy Cane Soufflés falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candy Cane Soufflés

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