Lemon and Thyme Soufflé
A light, airy dessert with a zesty lemon flavor and fragrant thyme, perfect for a refreshing finish to any meal. This French-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs egg whites, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 6 large egg whites
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a soufflé dish with butter.
- Step 2: In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until glossy and firm.
- Step 3: In another bowl, whisk flour, butter (melted), lemon juice, and thyme leaves until smooth. Fold the egg white mixture into the flour mixture gently with a spatula until no streaks remain.
- Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the soufflé is puffed and golden. Serve immediately.
