Description
This French Style Sweet Potato Soufflé is a light, airy, and elegant twist on the classic Southern favorite. Combining smooth mashed sweet potatoes with whipped egg whites, cream, and a touch of vanilla, this refined dish rises beautifully to create a golden crust and soft, cloud-like interior. Perfect for Thanksgiving or special occasions, it’s the ultimate balance of rustic comfort and French sophistication.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes: Peel, cube, and boil the sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes until tender. Drain and mash until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Make the base: In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter, sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon until creamy.
- Whip the egg whites: In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overbeat.
- Fold together: Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the sweet potato mixture, then fold in the rest until fully combined but still airy.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 2-quart soufflé dish, pour in the mixture, and bake for 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy warm straight from the oven for the perfect light and fluffy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better texture and rise.
- Fold the egg whites gently to keep the mixture airy.
- Bake immediately after folding to preserve lift.
- Add orange zest or nutmeg for flavor variations.
- To make ahead, refrigerate the base and fold in whipped whites just before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Holiday, French Inspired
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: French Style Sweet Potato Soufflé, Sweet Potato Souffle Recipe, French Souffle, Thanksgiving Side Dishes, Elegant Vegetable Dishes, Sweet Potato Recipes, Light and Fluffy Souffle, French-Inspired Recipes