Description
Elevate your holiday dessert game with this light and luxurious Eggnog Soufflé With Holiday Spices — a delicate, puffed masterpiece infused with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of rum flavor. This easy recipe brings a festive twist to a classic French dessert, perfect for cozy dinner parties, quick holiday baking, or elegant Christmas food ideas. Whether you’re after a quick holiday dessert, a gluten-free sweet treat, or new breakfast ideas for festive mornings, this soufflé delivers warm seasonal comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
4 large eggs, separated (room temperature)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
3/4 cup whole milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch ground cloves
Pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon rum extract (or 1 tablespoon dark rum, optional)
Butter, for greasing ramekins
Granulated sugar, for dusting ramekins
Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
1. Grease the insides of the ramekins generously with butter, brushing upward to promote rising. Dust with granulated sugar and tap out excess.
2. In a saucepan, combine milk, cream, 1/4 cup sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk over medium heat until it thickens (3–5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and rum extract.
3. Whisk in egg yolks one at a time into the slightly cooled eggnog base. Set aside.
4. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
5. Lighten the eggnog base with a spoonful of whipped whites, then gently fold in the rest in three additions to keep the airiness.
6. Fill ramekins to just below the rim. Smooth the tops and run a thumb around the edge to create a groove.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 13–15 minutes until puffed and golden.
8. Serve immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Notes
Use freshly grated nutmeg for a stronger and more aromatic flavor.
Do not open the oven while baking, or the soufflé may collapse.
Soufflés should be served immediately for best texture and rise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: eggnog soufflé, holiday dessert, gluten-free soufflé, easy holiday recipes, Christmas dessert