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Carrot Soufflé with Pecan Streusel Topping

This buttery carrot soufflé with a crunchy pecan streusel topping is a comforting and slightly sweet side dish or dessert, perfect for family dinners or holiday feasts!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Servings8
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

For the Soufflé:

  • 2 lbs carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking powder for fluffier texture, increase to 1 1/2 tsp
  • Pinch of salt

For the Pecan Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup butter melted

Instructions

  • Prep the Carrots: Boil or steam carrots until tender, then mash them well.
  • Make the Soufflé: In a large bowl, combine the mashed carrots, melted butter, beaten eggs, flour, sugars, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt. Stir until smooth.
  • Prepare the Topping: In a separate bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, flour, salt, and melted butter. Stir until crumbly.
  • Assemble: Pour the soufflé mixture into a greased baking dish, then sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the top.
  • Bake: Bake at 350°F for 45-50 minutes, until the soufflé is set and the topping is golden brown.
  • Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For a fluffier texture, increase baking powder to 1 1/2 tsp.