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Soufflé Omelette Flambé

A classic French dessert omelette, light and fluffy, with a flambé finish.

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French
medium
31 min
2
vegetarian
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 21 min
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Ingredients
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 2 Egg whites
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 20 gram ButterPlus extra for coating the pan
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juiceFreshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Orange liqueurSuch as Cointreau
Instructions
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

    5 min

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and orange liqueur until the mixture is thick and pale.

    5 min

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt and lemon juice until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Gently fold the meringue into the egg yolk mixture.

    3 min

  5. 5

    Heat a non-stick pan over high heat and add butter. Once melted, pour in the omelette mixture and spread evenly.

    3 min

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is lightly colored.

    3 min

  7. 7

    Transfer the omelette to an ovenproof plate, fold, and place in the oven for 4-5 minutes.

    5 min

  8. 8

    Warm the orange liqueur slightly without boiling, pour over the omelette, and ignite to flambé.

    2 min

Equipment Needed
mixing bowl
balloon whisk
rubber spatula
non-stick pan
ovenproof plate
stand mixer

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