This coffee caramel souffle rises high, demands respect, and collapses at the slightest insult. It’s rich, airy, and loaded with deep espresso flavor. The caramel swirls through the delicate custard, creating a dessert that’s both fancy and ridiculously good. Souffles have a reputation for being difficult, but this one is easier than it pretends to be. Serve it fresh from the oven, watch it deflate, and pretend it was intentional. If you love coffee, caramel, and a little drama, this is your dessert.
Coffee Caramel Souffle
A light yet decadent coffee caramel soufflé that puffs up beautifully before making its inevitable collapse into deliciousness.
Ingredients
For the Coffee Caramel Sauce:
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp espresso powder
For the Soufflé:
- 1 tbsp butter for greasing
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar for dusting
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 2 egg yolks
- 3 egg whites
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
Prepare the Caramel Coffee Sauce:
- Heat sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream, salt, and espresso powder until smooth.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Make the Soufflé Base:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease ramekins with butter, dusting them with sugar.
- Melt butter in a saucepan, then whisk in flour to form a paste.
- Slowly add milk and espresso powder, stirring until thickened.
- Remove from heat, then whisk in egg yolks and the caramel sauce.
Whip the Egg Whites:
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
Assemble & Bake:
- Gently fold egg whites into the caramel-coffee mixture until fully combined.
- Divide into ramekins, smoothing the tops.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until risen and golden.
- Serve immediately, before reality (and gravity) sets in
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~210
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Calcium: 6%
- Iron: 4%
- Vitamin A: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Grease ramekins properly to help soufflés rise.
- Don’t open the oven door unless you enjoy watching soufflés fail.
- Use high-quality espresso for the best flavor.
- Serve with extra caramel drizzle, because why not?
