Gingerbread Souffle
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Souffles of any kind are an impressive finish to a special dinner. But when that traditional souffle becomes a Gingerbread Souffle, it takes on a new dimension. A dessert your guests won’t forget anytime soon.

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Souffle
While souflees have a reputation for being difficult, they aren’t really. All it takes is a bit of timing. If you love this dish, you may also want to try a savory version, Mini Cheese Souffle, that’s equally simple and one of my favorite dishes.
When serving a souffle for the holidays, they become even more special. As PBS says:
“No confection symbolizes the holidays quite like gingerbread in its many forms, from edible houses to candy-studded gingerbread men to spiced loaves of cake-like bread. In Medieval England, the term gingerbread simply meant ‘preserved ginger’ and wasn’t applied to the desserts we are familiar with until the 15th century. The term is now broadly used to describe any type of sweet treat that combines ginger with honey, treacle or molasses. ~PBS”
Gingerbread Souffle Ingredients
Specific ingredient measurements are in the recipe card below, but here is a summary of what you’ll need:
- Milk
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Molasses
- Butter
- Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
- Vanilla
- Large eggs
- Cream of tartar
How to Make Gingerbread Souffle
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 1: Prepare the Souffle
Whisk together milk, sugar, flour, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and whisk in molasses, butter, pie spice, and vanilla. Allow the mixture to cool for at least 15 minutes, then whisk in egg yolks.
Step 2: Prepare the Ramekins
Prepare ten 7-ounce ramekins, greasing with butter and sprinkling with sugar to coat (this will help the souffle rise), and shake out any excess.
Step 3: Beat the Egg Whites
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the egg white mixture into the milk mixture until well incorporated. Repeat with the remaining 2/3 egg whites. Spoon batter into prepared ramekins, leaving a 3/4-inch headspace on each ramekin.
Step 4: Bake the Gingerbread Souffle
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until puffy and set. Garnish and serve immediately.
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice
If you don’t have Pumpkin Pie Spice in your spice cabinet, it’s easy to make your own. Here’s my blend.
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Tips for Making Gingerbread Souffle
Preheat the oven and prepare the souffle in individual ramekins. Just before you sit down to dinner, pop them into the oven. About 25 minutes later, they will be at their impressive best, puffy, warm, and delicious. Be sure to serve right away!
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Gingerbread Souffle
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 6 large eggs separated
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk together milk, sugar, flour, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking constantly. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and whisk in molasses, butter, pie spice and vanilla. Allow mixture to cool at least 15 minutes and then whisk in egg yolks.
- Prepare ten 7-ounce ramekins, greasing with butter and sprinkling with sugar to coat (this will help the souffle rise), and shake out any excess.
- Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of egg white mixture into the milk mixture until it’s well incorporated. Repeat with remaining 2/3 egg whites. Spoon batter into prepared ramekins, leaving a 3/4-inch headspace on each ramekin.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until puffy and set. Garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: To make a homemade pie spice blend, whisk together:
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Garnishing Souffles: Garnish with whipped cream and crushed gingersnaps.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.