Tangerine Soufflé with Citrus Coulis

A light and airy French dessert featuring fresh tangerines and citrus flavors. This elegant soufflé rises beautifully and is served with a vibrant tangerine coulis for the perfect finishing touch.

6 servings

2 hr 15 min

Published October 4, 2025

Ingredients

•6 whole tangerines, peeled
•¼ cup fresh tangerine juice
•3 tablespoons sugar
•1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
•2 tablespoons unsalted butter
•5 tablespoons sugar
•¾ cup fresh tangerine juice
•1 tablespoon cornstarch
•2 teaspoons tangerine zest
•1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
•6 large egg whites
•¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
•4 large egg yolks
•2 tablespoons powdered sugar
•1 piece soufflé dish

Cooking Instructions

1.
Purée tangerines, tangerine juice, sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Pour through a strainer set over a medium bowl. Add more lemon juice to taste, if desired. Chill to thicken slightly, about 1 hour or up to 1 day.
60 min
2.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter soufflé dish; coat with 2 tablespoons sugar and set aside. Stir 2 tablespoons tangerine juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Bring 1/2 cup tangerine juice, 3 tablespoons sugar, and zest to boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add cornstarch mixture and whisk constantly until thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl; whisk in lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons tangerine juice. Let tangerine mixture cool.
15 min
3.
Meanwhile, place egg whites with cream of tartar in another large bowl. Using an electric mixer with clean, dry beaters, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar by tablespoonfuls, beating to blend between additions. Continue beating meringue over medium-high speed until firm, glossy peaks form.
10 min
4.
Using an electric mixer, beat cooled tangerine mixture with egg yolks in another large bowl until light and pale yellow, about 3 minutes. Gently stir in 1/2 cup meringue, then carefully fold in remaining meringue. Transfer mixture to prepared soufflé dish. Smooth top, if desired.
5 min
5.
Place soufflé in oven; reduce temperature to 375°F. Bake until set around edges but still slightly wobbly in center, about 40 minutes.
40 min
6.
Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately. Scoop onto plates and drizzle with citrus coulis, passing any remaining coulis alongside.
5 min

Ingredients

•6 whole tangerines, peeled

•¼ cup fresh tangerine juice

•3 tablespoons sugar

•1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

•2 tablespoons unsalted butter

•5 tablespoons sugar

•¾ cup fresh tangerine juice

•1 tablespoon cornstarch

•2 teaspoons tangerine zest

•1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

•6 large egg whites

•¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

•4 large egg yolks

•2 tablespoons powdered sugar

•1 piece soufflé dish

Cooking Instructions

Purée tangerines, tangerine juice, sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Pour through a strainer set over a medium bowl. Add more lemon juice to taste, if desired. Chill to thicken slightly, about 1 hour or up to 1 day.

60 min

Preheat oven to 400°F. Butter soufflé dish; coat with 2 tablespoons sugar and set aside. Stir 2 tablespoons tangerine juice and cornstarch in a small bowl. Bring 1/2 cup tangerine juice, 3 tablespoons sugar, and zest to boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add cornstarch mixture and whisk constantly until thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer to a large bowl; whisk in lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons tangerine juice. Let tangerine mixture cool.

15 min

Meanwhile, place egg whites with cream of tartar in another large bowl. Using an electric mixer with clean, dry beaters, beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. With machine running, gradually add remaining 1/2 cup sugar by tablespoonfuls, beating to blend between additions. Continue beating meringue over medium-high speed until firm, glossy peaks form.

10 min

Using an electric mixer, beat cooled tangerine mixture with egg yolks in another large bowl until light and pale yellow, about 3 minutes. Gently stir in 1/2 cup meringue, then carefully fold in remaining meringue. Transfer mixture to prepared soufflé dish. Smooth top, if desired.

5 min

Place soufflé in oven; reduce temperature to 375°F. Bake until set around edges but still slightly wobbly in center, about 40 minutes.

40 min

Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately. Scoop onto plates and drizzle with citrus coulis, passing any remaining coulis alongside.

5 min