Delight Your Holiday Table With Christmas Cherry Soufflé. Hello friends, so how are you? Looking to wow your guests this holiday season?
Christmas Cherry Soufflé is the perfect blend of elegance and festive flavour.
Today’s guest post is from Bonne Maman a Christmas cherry soufflé. I have never made my own soufflé!! Have you? Think it is time to try!!
This light, airy dessert combines the tangy sweetness of cherries with a delicate, custard-like base, creating a treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Delight Your Holiday Table With Christmas Cherry Soufflé:
Delight Your Holiday Table With Christmas Cherry Soufflé. So whether you’re hosting an intimate gathering or a grand feast, this soufflé is sure to add a touch of sophistication to your Christmas table.
The Ultimate Festive Dessert Experience Christmas Cherry Soufflé. Pair it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent finish.
As your guests dive in, they’ll be treated to the warmth of cherry conserve and the magic of a classic French dessert made festive. It’s the kind of treat that creates memories and makes Christmas feel extra special.
(Serves 2-3)
Christmas Cherry Soufflé:
Ingredients:
- 40 g (1 ½ oz) butter, plus extra for greasing
- 25 g (1 oz) cold Christmas pudding crumbled
- 2 tbsp brandy
- 25 g (1 oz) Bonne Maman Black Cherry Conserve
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- 300 ml (½ pint) whole milk
- 75 g (3 oz) golden caster sugar
- 25 g (1 oz) stem ginger, finely chopped
- 4 large eggs, separated
- Icing sugar, to dust
Delight Your Holiday Table With Christmas Cherry Soufflé Method:
How To Make:
- Preheat oven to 180°c (fan oven 160°c), gas mark 4.
- Butter an 18cm (7 inch), 1.7 litre (3 pint) soufflé dish.
- Put a flat baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
- Stir together the crumbled Christmas pudding with the brandy and conserve and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour and gradually add the milk.
- Bring to the boil, stirring, then reduce the heat and cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in 50 g (2 oz) of the sugar with the ginger, then beat in the egg yolks.
- Gently fold in the Christmas pudding mixture into the sauce.
- Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks, then gradually whisk in the remaining sugar until the meringue is stiff and glossy.
- With a large melt spoon fold the meringue into the sauce and turn into the prepared dish.
- Sit the dish on the heated baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes until well risen and golden.
- Dust with icing sugar and serve straight away.
Cooks Tips:
Tips.
- The sauce for the soufflé can be made the day before it is needed.
- Don’t beat in the 50 g (2 oz) caster sugar but sprinkle on top of the sauce to prevent a skin forming.
- When ready to cook, beat well before whisking and fold in the meringue as above.
- Buttering the dish helps the soufflé to rise up in the oven.
- Omit the ginger and add a pinch of mixed spice to the pudding mixture.
- Serve chilled cream or vanilla ice cream if liked.
Also, top it with powdered sugar for a snowy effect, and you’ve got a dessert that’s both Instagram-worthy and crowd-pleasing.

3 Tips For The Perfect Soufflé Every Time:
3 Tips For The Perfect Soufflé Every Time. Making soufflé might seem intimidating, but with a few tips, you’ll master it with ease.
- Firstly, Start by whipping your egg whites to soft peaks—they’re the secret to that signature fluffy rise.
- Secondly, When folding the whites into the cherry mixture, be gentle to retain the airy texture.
- Thirdly, Bake immediately after mixing and serve straight from the oven to impress your guests with its lofty beauty.
Pro tip: use fresh or frozen cherries for a vibrant, fruity flavor, and a hint of almond extract to complement the cherries perfectly.
Delight Your Holiday Table With Christmas Cherry Soufflé. Recipe and photo credit by- Bonne Maman – The Seasonal Cookbook (Simon & Schuster), available through Amazon, WH Smith and Waterstones. Recipe development by Moyra Fraser.
So what do you think? Do you also fancy trying this recipe?
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This looks so delicious Claire! Christmas is not far away now! I have just sent you an email and message on Facebook.
I've never made souffle and this one looks soooooooooooooo tempting. Beautiful photos too!
Hi Claire,Yum, Yum deffinitely won't be waiting for Christmas to try this one.Thank you so much.I hope that you have a wonderful day and week ahead.Love and best wishes.Anne