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Orange Spiced Pumpkin Souffle

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Well…I caved in. I made something pumpkin. Really, I tried as hard as I could to not make something so traditional, so common, so Starbucks-y. But really…look at this gorgeous pumpkin souffle. It can’t be dismissed.

Orange Spiced Pumpkin Souffle via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

I had other ideas intended, such as a savory pumpkin souffle or something with sweet potato and fresh herbs (that sounds lovely, yes?) But because I don’t drink the very popular spiced pumpkin latte or conform to trends, I haven’t gone with the crowd and enjoyed my share of pumpkin flavored anything yet. Oh my, the horror.

Orange Spiced Pumpkin Souffle via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

I remember it was the end of August when all the pumpkin rivalry hit the air-fan. I get as food bloggers, we need to be ahead of the game. Have seasons and holidays cooked and prepped months in advance to get readers attention and be ready for the crowds. But I just couldn’t bare to think of pumpkin in August! And yes, I do make warm cobblers in the summer and drink ice cold sangria in the winter. Because I’m bad-ass like that (or maybe just in my own head).

 

Orange Spiced Pumpkin Souffle via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

You will laugh if I tell you what goes on in the kitchen when a souffle happens. I tell Joe to not step in the kitchen until I yell for him. Which is when the oven timer goes off and I need his help lifting the tray out. I have 2 photo stations set by my 2 windows and have already taken 50+ test shots just to make sure I get the right angel. As soon as the souffle exits the oven, I, with my camera in hand dart between the 2 photo areas as fast as I can, shooting photos with lightning speed. Joe helps me adjust and move the dishes around and bares all the sugar that is being dusted all over the kitchen floor. Then finally, after 400 photos or so (No, I’m just kidding…kinda), we enjoy the most delicious deflated souffle.

 

Orange Spiced Pumpkin Souffle via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

Pardon all the souffle pics, because I just couldn’t resist. This pumpkin souffle has gorgeous pumpkin pie spice with additional twists. A (healthy) splash of grand marnier is added with freshly zested orange peel and a touch of cardamom. Picture the lightest, airiest pumpkin pie you have ever had. And then go make another.

Please visit both my Cheese Souffle and/or Lemon Souffle for step by step photos. It is the same base and as long as you get those egg whites stiff and glossy, you’re golden.

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Orange Spiced Pumpkin Souffle

Recipe adapted from Epicurious with a few changes and additions
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Samantha Ferraro

Ingredients

Pumpkin Mixture

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 Tb cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 Tb brown sugar
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree or 1 15oz. can
  • 1 Tb Grand Marnier optional
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 Tb grated orange zest
  • 2 Tb sugar for dusting souffle molds

Meringue

  • 8 egg whites
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar

Instructions

  • In a medium pot, stir together the milk, cornstarch, spices and brown sugar and bring to a simmer until boiling. Whisk while boiling for 2-3 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and add pumpkin puree, Grand Marnier, vanilla and orange zest. Mix together and allow to cool to room temperature. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary.
  • Next, pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F and set oven rack to lower half of oven. Prep ramekins by greasing the insides with butter and dusting all over with sugar.
  • Next, in a clean, dry mixing bowl, add egg whites and begin to beat with a whisk attachment on low speed. You will see that the egg whites will “break up” and begin to have a foamy consistency. Once foamy, add cream of tartar and continue beating, gradually increasing the speed until soft peaks form. This can take anywhere from 3-5 minutes.
  • Once soft peaks form, slowly add in 3/4 sugar while mixing on medium-high speed. Once sugar is added, continue to beat until you can hold your egg whites with a whisk and it stays stiff.
  • Fold a few dollops full of the egg whites into the pumpkin mixture to help lighten. Then fold in remaining pumpkin into the wgg whites, Don't over mix and continue folding in until everything is mixed together.
  • Carefully pour mixture into prepared molds to just about the brim. Level off with a spatula so tops are even and gently tap down to even mixture out.
  • Place souffles on a large baking sheet and bake exactly 20 minutes or until souffle puff up and are golden brown.
  • When done, remove from oven and dist with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe makes 1 6-cup souffle + 3 individual souffles.
Pumpkin mixture can be made ahead of time and stored.
Please refer to my cheese souffle for step by step instructions.

 

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  1. Julia says

    October 30, 2014 at 6:44 am

    All that holding out on pumpkin paid off because this soufflé is totally worth it! It looks absolutely perfect! I’m ashamed to say, I’ve never made a soufflé and have been meaning to try it. Love all the zesty orange with the pumpkin – looks fabulous!

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    • Samantha says

      October 30, 2014 at 8:21 am

      Thank you so much Julia! I hope you make it soon..yours will be gorgeous!! And please let me know when!

      Reply
  2. Sherrie | With Food + Love says

    October 30, 2014 at 8:39 am

    THESE ARE BEAUTIFUL!! Seriously, I can’t get over them. I have never tried making souffles, I think with this recipe I shall and I also really love that they’re naturally gluten-free. So pretty Samantha!! xo

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    • Samantha says

      October 30, 2014 at 9:25 am

      Thank you thank you Sherrie! Your photos are always so gorgeous, thank you for the wonderful compliment!! And yes…no flour so GF, yo!! It’s all about the peaks! lol

      Reply
  3. francesca says

    October 31, 2014 at 3:12 am

    That’s a whole lotta prep work, lady! Paid off… you shots + soufflé look great 🙂

    Reply
  4. Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says

    October 31, 2014 at 6:35 am

    Hahaha I love your photography process with Joe! I can totally picture it now that I’ve been in your kitchen too! These look unreal!

    Reply

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