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Soufflé Base

A Carolina mountain recipe for Soufflé Base.

FrenchChickenIntermediate1 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 3 cups milk
  • 6 ounces sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 7 egg yolks
  • 2 ounces sugar
  • 3 ounces flour
  • 6 ounces pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 10 ounces egg whites
  • 2 ounces sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring the first 3 ingredients to a simmer.

  2. 2

    Combine the next 4 items together and temper them into simmering mixture.

  3. 3

    While stirring, allow to boil for about 1 minute to cook out the flour flavor.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and stir in the pumpkin and spices.

  5. 5

    Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. The base can be made up to 3 days in advance of using.

  6. 6

    Hold the egg whites and sugar separately till ready to bake.

Tags

frenchcarolinas-cooking