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Quesillo Soufflé Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup condensed milk
- 6 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Butter for greasing

Special equipment needed:
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Soufflé dish
- Aluminum foil
- Baking sheet

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the milk, condensed milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well with a hand mixer or stand mixer.
3. In another mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while mixing with a hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined.
5. Grease a soufflé dish with butter.
6. Pour the mixture into the soufflé dish and cover it with aluminum foil.
7. Place the soufflé dish on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
8. Remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 15 minutes until the top is golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
10. Serve warm or chilled.


Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Temperature:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Serving size:
This recipe serves 6 people.

Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 320
Total fat: 10g
Saturated fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 180mg
Sodium: 150mg
Total carbohydrates: 49g
Dietary fiber: 0g
Total sugars: 42g
Protein: 10g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use low-fat milk instead of whole milk.
- You can use a sugar substitute instead of sugar.

Variations:
- You can add shredded coconut to the mixture for a tropical twist.
- You can add chocolate chips to the mixture for a chocolatey flavor.
- You can add cinnamon to the mixture for a spicy flavor.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to cover the soufflé dish with aluminum foil to prevent the top from burning.
- Let the soufflé cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

Storage instructions:
- Store the leftover soufflé in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the soufflé in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10 minutes.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve the soufflé on a decorative plate.
- Dust the top with powdered sugar.
- Garnish with fresh berries.

Garnishes:
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar

Pairings:
- Coffee
- Tea
- Hot chocolate

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad
- Green salad

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the soufflé doesn't rise, make sure your oven is at the right temperature and that you've beaten the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- If the soufflé is too dense, make sure you've beaten the egg whites until stiff peaks form and that you've folded them into the mixture gently.

Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use fresh eggs.
- Store the soufflé in the refrigerator if you're not serving it immediately.

Food history:
- Quesillo is a traditional Venezuelan dessert made with condensed milk, eggs, and caramel sauce.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet
- Creamy
- Vanilla

Serving suggestions:
- Serve the soufflé as a dessert after a meal.

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Taste: Creamy, Sweet, Rich, Savory