I was recently doing a round up post where I shared 15 fabulous Thanksgiving Dishes and I had the pleasure of making contact with Chef Tamu Robinson. Featured on a household favorite-Chopped, celebrity chef Tamu Robinson creates each dish to make a statement with presentation, innovation and taste. Bringing health to a whole new level, her fusion cuisine and is driven by local and organic ingredients. I am thrilled that she has agreed to share an easy carrot souffle recipe with us! It is a delicious side dish for your holiday table. If you grew up in the South, this will remind you of the Piccadilly carrot souffle.
What is carrot souffle?
The traditional soufflé is hallmark of French culinary tradition. A carrot souffle is a baked dish composed of a carrot base mixed with beaten egg whites. As it bakes, air bubbles in the egg whites expand, puffing the souffle up. The souffle is know as a fancy dish but don’t worry as this is an easy carrot souffle recipe!
With the holidays in full effect, it’s time to kick back, relax and have some fun with family and friends. Transport you and your guests to a 5 star restaurant in your own home with the luxurious taste of celebrity chef Tamu Robinson’s Thanksgiving recipe. This unique side dish is the best way to leave your guests impressed. It can be a fantastic way to introduce kids to carrots or to add variety to family meals, offering a subtle sweetness that appeals to children and adults alike.
Easy Carrot Soufflé by Chef Tamu Robinson
Carrot soufflé is a delightful, slightly sweet side dish made with pureed carrots, sugar, butter, eggs, and spices. It’s a way to enjoy carrots in a soft, fluffy, and creamy texture similar to a light custard or airy pie filling, and it has a unique flavor that combines earthy, sweet, and buttery notes. Carrots are high in vitamin A, antioxidants, and fiber, and the soufflé allows you to enjoy their benefits in a flavorful, comforting dish.
Soufflé Simple Ingredients:
- 3 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- one teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup melted, cooled butter
- 4 teaspoons all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
How To Make Carrot Souffle:
In a large pot of water, cook carrots until soft (15-20 minutes) and then drain. While carrots are still hot, mash (or use immersion blender) until they are pureed carrots. Then whip them with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl with white sugar, baking powder and vanilla. Blend this carrot mixture well for a few minutes, then add flour. Mix until smooth. Add eggs and then melted butter. Mix well.
Use small individual ramekins or large baking dish to bake carrot soufflé(s). Keep in mind that the soufflé will rise; fill the mixture to the middle point rather than to the top. Bake soufflé at 350° Fahrenheit for about an hour. The middle of the soufflé must be set and the top should have a light brown color.
Remove carrot soufflé from the oven. Let cool and sprinkle the carrot side dish with powdered sugar. Serve at any temperature. Really. It is delicious at room temperature, chilled or hot! This delicious side dish is perfect for your holiday celebrations.
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Carrot Soufflé- A Great Thanksgiving Side Dish
Ingredients
- 3 lbs carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup melted, cooled butter
- 4 teaspoons all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Cook carrots until soft. While carrots are still hot, mash then whip them with an electric mixer in a mixing bowl with sugar, baking powder and vanilla. Blend well for a few minutes, then add flour. Mix until smooth. Add eggs and then melted butter. Mix well.
- Use small ramekins or large baking dish to bake carrot soufflé(s). Keep in mind that the soufflé will rise as it bakes so fill the mixture to the middle point of the greased ramekins rather than to the top.
- Bake soufflé at 350° for about an hour. The middle of the soufflé must be set and the top should have a light brown color.Remove carrot soufflé from the oven.
- Let cool and then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Carrot Soufflé- A Great Thanksgiving Side Dish
Serves: 12
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Amount Per Serving: 1 ramekin
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| Calories | 946.81 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 53.01 g | 81.5% | |
| Saturated Fat 31.3 g | 155% | |
| Trans Fat 1.88 g | ||
| Cholesterol 361.95 mg | 120.3% | |
| Sodium 424.26 mg | 17.7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 111.72 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber 9.6 g | 36% | |
| Sugars 92.61 g | ||
| Protein 12.02 g | ||
| Vitamin A 370.22 % | Vitamin C 22.3 % | |
| Calcium 24.8 % | Iron 13.61 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Conclusion
The taste is creamy and light with a subtle sweetness that enhances the natural flavor of the carrots. The whole family will love this Southern classic side dish. If you enjoy this easy carrot souffle recipe, you can check out more of Tamu Robinson’s work at her catering company Toque Verte. Do you think you will make this carrot souffle recipe as a Thanksgiving side dish at your house? I made it and it is sort of like a Piccadilly carrot souffle copycat if you have ever had that popular side dish. Very tasty and so light and fluffy!
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