Passion Fruit and Custard Souffle – James Martin Recipe

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 15

Passion Fruit and Custard Souffle - James Martin Recipe for a Delicious Dessert Treat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

222

Sugar

16g

Fat

11g

This Passion Fruit and Custard Souffle recipe by James Martin is a delicious dessert that is sure to impress your guests. Souffles can be daunting to make, but this recipe is surprisingly easy to follow. The addition of the passion fruit and caramelised bananas gives this souffle a unique flavour that is both sweet and tart. This dessert is perfect for any occasion, and can be served with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra decadent treat.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.
2.	Grease a large souffle dish with butter.
3.	Sprinkle the caster sugar over the bottom of the souffle dish.
4.	In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
5.	Gently fold in the custard and the passion fruit seeds and pulp until well combined.
6.	Spoon the mixture into the souffle dish, filling it almost to the top.
7.	Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the souffle is risen and golden brown on top.
8.	While the souffle is cooking, melt the butter in a small frying pan over medium heat.
9.	Add the caster sugar and stir until it has dissolved.
10.	Add the banana halves and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are caramelised.
11.	Remove the souffle from the oven and serve immediately with the caramelised bananas on top.

PROS

This souffle is light and fluffy, with a deliciously sweet passion fruit flavour that is perfectly complemented by the caramelised bananas.

It’s perfect for a special occasion or as a treat after a meal.

CONS

Souffles can be tricky to make and can easily collapse if not served immediately after cooking.

It’s important to have all of your ingredients measured and ready to go before you start making the souffle.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This souffle is low in calories and fat, making it a healthier dessert option.
The passion fruit in this recipe is high in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibre, which are all essential for a healthy diet.

	butter , for greasing
	2 tablespoons caster sugar
	4 organic egg whites
	120 ml custard
	1 passion fruit , halved , seeds and pulp scraped out
	25 g butter
	1 tablespoon caster sugar
	2 medium bananas , peeled and halved lengthways