It is Valentine’s Day at Sunday Supper and we are sharing some amazing ideas for dishes to prepare. My husband and I don’t give each other gifts or cards on Valentine’s day and I am happy with that. But I do like to have a special meal with him to celebrate. But going out not only costs so much more but I hate having to deal with the crowds. So we either don’t go out to eat and instead cook a special meal together or we choose to go out on a different day. So today we wanted to share some extra special dishes that you can make to celebrate with the ones you love.
For success with a souffle here are a few tips. Make sure your egg whites have come to room temperature before you beat them, when you fold in your egg whites to your batter make sure you are folding them in, not mixing. It is okay if you see streaks of white in your batter the important thing is you doing mix out all the air from the egg whites. And lastly do not over fill your ramekin. If the ramekin is too full, the batter will spill over as it rises; underfill and the soufflé will not rise the way it is meant to. There should be about a 1/2 inch below the rim. Also do yourself a favour and don’t try and do a big photo shoot with your finished product like I did. Souffles deflate very quickly and by the time you finish photographing your souffle they will be deflated like mine ended up. But then again these tasted so good I didn’t mind.
Pistachio and Chocolate Soufflé
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
100ml (1/3 c. + 2 tsp) double cream
50ml (2 Tbsp + 2 tsp) milk
1 egg yolk
30g (2 Tbsp + 1 tsp) sugar
½ Tbsp cornflour
15g (1/2 oz) milk chocolate, melted
½ Tbsp cocoa powder
2 egg whites, at room temperature
2 Tbsp sugar
30g (1 oz) pistachios, finely chopped
icing sugar, to dust
Recipe adapted from BBC Food
Preheat the oven to 220 C (425 F).
Grease the two glass ramekins and set aside. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a bowl until pale and fluffy.
Heat the vanilla, cream and milk in a pan until boiling. Whisk the egg yoke mixture into the hot cream mixture. Pour the custard back into the saucepan and return to a low heat. Gently whisk in the cornflour and continue to cook, whisking continuously, until the custard has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate and cocoa.
In a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed. Beat in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar in four additions, until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Gently fold the egg whites in with the custard. Fold in half of the chopped pistachios.
Spoon the mixture into the 2 ramekins, leaving 1/2 inch below the rim and then place the ramekins onto a baking tray. Again if you have more batter do not try to overfill the dish.
Bake in your pre-heated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until well risen and golden-brown. Before serving, dust them with icing sugar and sprinkle over the pistachios as quickly as possible before the soufflé deflates.
Don’t forget to check out the wonderful menu from the rest of the SundaySupper crew.
#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Breakfasts, Apps & Main Dishes:
- Asparagus, Clam & Bay Shrimp Pasta from Galactopdx
- Bacon Double Cheese Burger Bites from In the Kitchen with KP
- Cheese Stuffed Cannelloni from Curious Cuisiniere
- Garlic Shrimp Bruschetta from MarocMama
- Green Olive, Goat Cheese & Basil Crostini from Hip Foodie Mom
- Indian Shrimp Pulao from Soni’s Food
- Individual Beef “Phyll-ingtons” from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Ranch, Bacon and Cheese Crisps from Daily Dish Recipes
- Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Rissóis de Camarão | Portuguese Shrimp Dumplings from Family Foodie
- Spicy Red Cabbage Quiche | Veggie Quiche Recipe from Masala Herb
#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Sweet Eats:
- Banana Bourbon Blondies from The Messy Baker
- Banana Cream Napoleon from Food Lust People Love
- Brown Butter M&M Cookies from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Brown Butter Rolo Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies from Damn Delicious
- Chocolate Baumkuchen from Webicurean
- Chocolate Bread Pudding from La Cocina de Leslie
- Chocolate Chip Banana Cake with Banana Cream from The Lovely Pantry
- Chocolate Covered Bacon from I Run For Wine
- Chocolate Covered Stuffed Strawberries from Country Girl in the Village
- Chocolate Mousse from Mom, What’s For Dinner?
- Chocolate Roll filled with Nutella Cream from Basic N Delicious
- Chocolate Velvet Ice Cream with Cherry Sauce from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas with Chocolate Sauce from The Roxx Box
- Coconut Sweetheart Cookies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Coeur a la Creme from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cream Cheese Mints from Simply Gourmet
- Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Mousse with Coconut Cream from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Dark Chocolate Raspberry Torte from Kelly Bakes
- #GlutenFree Chocolate Almond Cloudless Cake from Cooking Underwriter
- Heart Shaped White Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Cream from Noshing with the Nolands
- Homemade Cherry Mash Candies from Juanita’s Cocina
- Maple-Date Bars from Diabetic Foodie
- Meyer Lemon Marmalade from Shockingly Delicious
- Mini Samoa Bundt Cakes from Ruffles & Truffles
- Molten Chocolate Lava Cake from Gotta Get Baked
- Peanut Butter and Jelly Cupcakes from The Meltaways
- Pistachio and Chocolate Souffle from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Raspberry Custard Tart from Kudos Kitchen
- Raw Fudge Love from Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Red Velvet French Macarons with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Filling from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Red Velvet Ice Cream Sandwiches from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies from Magnolia Days
- Red Velvet Sugar Cookie Bars from Chocolate Moosey
- Red Wine Cupcakes with Mascarpone Frosting from The Urban Mrs.
- Strawberry Shortcake! from The Foodie Army Wife
- Strawberry Valentine Cake Hearts from Ninja Baking
- Tres Leches Tea Cakes with Honey Riesling Soaked Fruit from Neighborfood
- Valentine’s Bakewell Tarts from Happy Baking Days
- Valentines Chocolate Apples from Big Bear’s Wife
#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Drinks:
- Blood Orange Vodka Martinis from The Catholic Foodie
- Bloody Raspberry Cocktail from My Cute Bride
- Strawberry Gin Fizz from girlichef
#SundaySupper Valentine’s Day Tablescape: A Romantic Table For Two Please from An Appealing Plan
- butter, for greasing
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 100ml (1/3 c. + 2 tsp) double cream
- 50ml (2 Tbsp + 2 tsp) milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 30g (2 Tbsp + 1 tsp) sugar
- ½ Tbsp cornflour
- 15g (1/2 oz) milk chocolate, melted
- ½ Tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 egg whites
- 2 Tbsp sugar
- 30g (1 oz) pistachios, finely chopped
- icing sugar, to dust
- Preheat the oven to 220 C (425 F).
- Grease the two glass ramekins and set aside. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Heat the vanilla, cream and milk in a pan until boiling. Whisk the egg yoke mixture into the hot cream mixture. Pour the custard back into the saucepan and return to a low heat. Gently whisk in the cornflour and continue to cook, whisking continuously, until the custard has thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the melted chocolate and cocoa.
- In a separate clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form when the whisk is removed. Beat in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar in four additions, until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites in with the custard. Fold in half of the chopped pistachios.
- Spoon the mixture into the 2 ramekins, leaving ½ inch below the rim and then place the ramekins onto a baking tray. Again if you have more batter do not try to overfill the dish. If the ramekin is too full, the batter will spill over as it rises; underfill and the soufflé will not rise sufficiently. Bake in your pre-heated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until well risen and golden-brown.
- Before serving, dust them with icing sugar and sprinkle over the pistachios as quickly as possible before the soufflé deflates.
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Love pistachio and these look delectable. Baking it into a souffle is so creative !!
Soufflés are tricky little things to photograph but so delicious to eat! And yours came out beautifully. I am sure your husband didn’t care that they sunk a little by the end. Life of the food blogger spouse. Mine has gotten used to it.
And I completely agree with the crowded restaurants on Valentines’ Day. A wonderful meal at home is much better!
Good reminder, Laura about keeping egg whites at room temperature. Your soufflé does look and sound awesome! Thank you for sharing your recipe =)
I have pistachios at home and all the other ingredients too. Kind of thinking of making this tonight. I ll let you know how it was, if I get the time to make it. Cheers!
Oh I can’t wait to hear how it turns out.
This would be a great dessert to make for my husband. He loves pistachios.
What a fabulous flavor combination! Beautiful photos too – just perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Your souffles are so, so pretty! And I’m in love with the chocolate-pistachio combination – I am SO craving it now. Gorgeous!
What an amazing flavor combination for a souffle! Perfect for your Valentine!
I just want to eat these right now! I’ve never attempted a souffle before but this might make the perfect Valentine’s desert.
I love pistachio! I’m so glad you included how-to photos; I’ve always been too scared to make a souffle, but you may have given me the confidence I need to try one!
YUM!!! We are huge fans of pistachios around this house
Great tips for a perfect souffle, and a fabulous combination of ingredients! Pinning this to make asap!
You had my attention at pistachio and chocolate. Holly cow. I want this!
I don’t think I’ve ever tried making a souffle, but your recipe may encourage me to try.
Glad you went with the souffles! Love pistachios.
I have only made a souffle once (chocolate) and yours sounds delicious! I love pistachios. Great job!
Mmmmmm, chocolate soufflé is wonderful, and I love the addition of pistachios.
Milk chocolate and pistachio sounds so wonderful!
I don’t like pistachios, but love souffle! Peanuts or hazelnuts on the other hand…
Mmm, this souffle looks divine. I love pistachios.
These look Fantastic!! I love anything Pistachio…but pair it with chocolate whoa…Awesome!
ooo yummy combo
Oh, dine in is always a great idea – healthy and still keeping it romantic and lovely.
Love the combo of pistachio and chocolate. I’ve always thought that souffle is a hard thing to make, but you make it pretty clear. I can’t wait to have it on V-Day.
I love Souffles but never tried making them at home! Yours looks delicious and I love the pistachio in there!! Perfect VDay dessert
I’m so glad you went with these souffles! They look so good – and thanks so much for the souffle tips. Lovely photos!!
I never made a souffle thanks for the recipe and tips. Laura!
oh wow! these look fantastic! totally agree with you re: V-day. we stay in too, esp now since we have kids. and thank you for the tips on making a souffle. . it’s on my bucket list so needed some tips!
What a gorgeous souffle! I have never made one myself…yours looks impressive!
I love pistachios!! These are gorgeous!!
Taste is always more important than looks. Believe me – I’ve had some hideous things come out of my kitchen that (thankfully) tasted fantastic. These souffles look marvelous. I’ve always been to intimidated to try them but with this delicious recipe, your tips and photos, I think I might muster up the nerve.
Oh I have had some dishes turn out almost unappetizing looking and yet they have tasted amazing. I just normally skip blogging about those ones.
Beautiful!!! I have yet to try making souffle and these look fantastic!
I’ve never made a souffle! Now I am dying to make one! Yours sound delicious and look gorgeous!