Posted on 02/28/2023 9:22:25 AM PST by Red Badger
(Last Updated On: February 23, 2023)
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ DAY
National Chocolate Soufflé Day celebrates a delightfully delicious dessert on February 28th each year.
#ChocolateSouffleDay
The word soufflé is the past participle of the French verb souffler, which means “to blow up” or more loosely “puff up” which describes a soufflé perfectly. A soufflé is a lightly baked cake made with egg yolks and beaten egg whites that are combined with other ingredients to make the dish either a savory main dish or a sweet dessert.
Two essential components make up every soufflé.
A French crème patisserie base/flavored cream sauce or puree
Egg whites beaten to a soft peak meringue
A soufflé gets its flavor from the base, and the egg whites provide the lift to puff it up. A variety of cheeses, jams, fruits, or chocolates can be baked into the base of the soufflé. Many soufflé bakers like to puncture the top of the soufflé after removing it from the oven. Then they pour mouth-watering sauces onto it, such as chocolate, vanilla, or for a savory flavor cheese and herbs.
HOW TO OBSERVE CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ DAY
Show off your soufflé flair by inviting friends to celebrate with you.
Order a soufflé from your favorite restaurant. Don’t forget to give them a shout-out!
Take a picture of the delicious soufflé and post it for all to see.
Use #ChocolateSouffleDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ DAY HISTORY
Within our research, we were unable to find the creator of National Chocolate Soufflé Day.
Soufflé FAQ
Q. Can a soufflé be prepared ahead day or so ahead of time?
A. Yes. Prepare the soufflé following the recipe’s instructions but stop before baking. Cover the ramekins with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for up to a day. When ready to bake, allow the soufflés to come up to room temperature before baking?
Q. Can I re-heat leftover soufflé?
A. Yes. Store the covered soufflé in the refrigerator. But again, allow it to come to room temperature before reheating.
Q. Can I freeze a soufflé?
A. Check the recipe, but most soufflés can be frozen. Thaw completely before reheating.
Soufflé au lait!................
I love eggs and I love chocolate... not sure about the two together. My mom used to watch ‘The Galloping Gourmet’ back in the late 60s and he often made soufflés and she copied from his recipes, including this one. I seem to recall liking it at the time. Soufflés are tricky... I think half of my mom’s flopped.
Soufflés are tricky..................BUT DELICIOUS!..............
My mother had her excuses. She believed that the humidity in Virginia was one thing that caused soufflé’s to collapse... also door slamming... we would run in the house and she’d yell “Don’t slam the door, I’ve got a soufflé in the oven!” Yes, they are delicious.. probably why I remember all that so well.
Funny you say it that way. I think the first time I had soufflé was in New Orleans at Brennan’s with my family. We had beignets and café au lait at Café du Monde on that same trip. What a place for food lovers!
Made an artichoke shallot and cheese souffle it was stunning
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CHEESE!..............................
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