Low Carb Pumpkin Souffle Recipe
Cozy up with this dreamy and delicate keto souffle! Light, fluffy, and full of pumpkin spice goodness, it’s the perfect guilt-free treat to enjoy anytime. Whip up a batch in less than 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 69kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup pumpkin puree unsweetened
- 3 large eggs separated
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol or your preferred low-carb sweetener
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar optional, helps stabilize the egg whites
- 1 portion butter or coconut oil for greasing the ramekins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 °F . Lightly grease 4 small ramekins with butter or coconut oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, egg yolks, powdered sweetener, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. If you don’t have cream of tartar, it’s fine to omit it.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the pumpkin mixture, a little at a time, being careful not to deflate the egg whites. The mixture should be light and airy.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the greased ramekins, filling each about ¾ full.
- Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the soufflés have risen and are golden brown on top. Be careful not to open the oven door while baking, as this can cause the soufflés to collapse. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs to ensure maximum volume in the egg whites.
- Separate the eggs carefully, as even a tiny bit of yolk in the whites can prevent them from whipping into stiff peaks.
- Use a spatula and a light hand to combine the pumpkin base with whipped whites. Overmixing deflates air, but undermixing leaves streaks.
- Don’t peek while baking! Opening the oven door drops the temperature, which can make soufflés collapse before they’re set.
- For added flavor without weight, try a grating of fresh ginger, a little orange or lemon zest, or a dash of maple extract.
- Check doneness by sight. The top should be puffed and golden brown, while the center jiggles slightly when gently shaken.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 8g
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