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Single Serve Cheese Soufflés

Dinner Ideas January 31, 2026 Leave a comment

This was my first time attempting to make a cheese souffle, I’ve had the recipe for about 20 years and decided to check out other recipes online to compare ingredients and methods. I decided to use this one with a few ingredient additions because it was simple. I honestly didn’t think it would turn out. But I have to say, even though my 8-ounce ramekins were filled to the top with the egg mixture, they were beautifully puffed, golden, crispy crust and light as air inside. The taste was incredible and I devoured both.

Great for brunch, a light supper or as a versatile side dish, these melt-in-your-mouth souffles are flavorful, fluffy and fun. Served hot, egg soufflés can be accompanied by a fresh salad or a side of toasted bread, making them a wholesome and refined light meal option.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 tablespoons of butter
  • 1-1/2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk, or cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, or Gruyère cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon of cream of tarter
  • 2 eggs, separated

Process

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 8-ounce ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Crack eggs and separate yolks from whites.
  3. Beat egg yolks with a fork and set aside.
  4. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter.
  5. Stir in the flour until smooth; gradually add milk.
  6. Bring to boil and cook stirring for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  7. Reduce heat, stir in cheese until melted. Remove pan from heat.
  8. Gradually add a small amount of hot cheese mixture to the beaten egg yolks, stirring constantly to prevent cooking. Then, pour the mixture back into the pan, stirring continuously until fully incorporated. Set aside to allow it to cool slightly.
  9. In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  10. Fold a third of the whites into the egg yolk mixture to loosen then fold in the remaining whites, streaky whites are okay, do not overmix. Pour into prepared ramekins. Wipe rims of ramekins clean.
  11. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. *Note: do not open the oven door while cooking.
  12. Serve immediately.  They will deflate as they cool, but will still be delicious!

Fruit Pizza Dessert

Dessert January 9, 2026 Leave a comment

Perfect for any summer gathering, this impressive dessert is sure to wow your guests. This dazzling fruit pizza is a summer showstopper—and surprisingly easy to make!

Choosing the right fruit for a fruit pizza is important for both appearance and taste. The fruit should be soft enough to cut and bite easily, but not too watery. It should also resist browning to keep the pizza looking fresh. To make the presentation attractive, select fruits that vary in color and shape. When placing the fruit on the cream cheese layer, press gently to help it stick. Popular options include different berries, sliced peaches, bananas, canned mandarin oranges, strawberries, kiwi, and passion fruit. These fruits not only look appealing but also add a variety of flavors, making fruit pizza more delicious and visually attractive.

For the best texture and presentation, fruit pizza is best made the same day it’s served.

Crust
1 package (18oz) refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Preheat oven to 350°F.

  1. Unroll the refrigerated sugar cookie dough.
  2. Crumble dough into a 12” pizza pan, or 9″ x 13″ baking pan with raised edges.
  3. Work the dough until it is spread out to the outer edges of the pan.
  4. Bake until lightly brown, about 10 – 12 minutes. Remove from oven, cool completely.

Filling

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 8oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup of sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Glaze

Jelly: is used as a glaze for the fruit, it protects it from drying out or turning brown as well as giving it a healthy shine.

  • ½ cup of apple jelly, apricot jelly, orange marmalade or peach jelly make great options for glazing the fruit. Apple jelly is clear, allowing the fruit to stand out. Orange marmalade compliments the flavors of the fruit beneath.

Process

  1. With an electric mixer, in a medium bowl combine sugar and egg, beat until sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add cream cheese, sour cream and vanilla, beat until creamy. Add more sour cream if filling is too stiff to spread.
  3. Spread filling on cookie crust.
  4. Beginning in the center of the pizza begin adding fruit in a circular fashion until it fills the crust.
  5. Stir the jelly or marmalade until smooth and use a pastry brush or spoon spread on top of fruit. Note: if jelly or marmalade won’t smooth out by stirring, microwave for 20 seconds.
  6. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.