Classic French Soufflé

Ingredients

Serves 6

• 3 Eggs, separated

• 1 Teaspoon Vanilla extract

• 75g Caster sugar

• 35ml Cake flour

• 35ml Cornstarch

• 300ml Milk

• 2ml Cream of tartar

• 50g Caster sugar

• Icing sugar for dusting

• Vanilla custard for serving

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

2. Place egg yolks, vanilla extract, caster sugar, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and half of the milk in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Whisk until you have a smooth mixture.

3. Heat the remaining milk to a boiling point in a medium-sized pot and pour it over the egg mixture while continuously whisking.

4. Pour the mixture through a sieve back into the pot and whisk over low heat until it becomes smooth and thick.

5. Pour the mixture into a clean glass bowl, and place plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent a skin from forming. 

6. Let it cool to cold and set.

7. Grease 6 ovenproof cups with a volume of 250ml each with non-stick cooking spray.

8. Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a medium-sized mixing bowl and whisk until stiff peaks form.

9. Gradually add the caster sugar while continuing to whisk until it's glossy and stiff.

10. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the cooled vanilla custard mixture.

11. Divide the mixture between the cups - it should be filled to about 2 cm from the rim.

12. Place the cups on a baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until puffed up and are cooked through.

13. Sift icing sugar over the tops and serve warm with vanilla custard.

Enjoy your Classic French Soufflé