Steaming three pounds of carrots until fork tender provides the soft base needed to blend a completely smooth batter with butter and eggs.

Once baked at 350 degrees, the mixture puffs into a sweet side dish that finishes with a light dusting of powdered sugar.

This recipe yields enough portions to serve ten to twelve people hot straight from the oven.

Why This Method Works

Steaming the chopped carrots first breaks down their firm structure so a large blender can liquefy them into a silky puree in under two minutes.

Incorporating the all-purpose flour for only ten to twenty seconds at the end ensures the dry ingredient blends evenly without overmixing.

Baking in a lightly greased 9x13 baking dish allows the egg-rich batter to heat through evenly until the top turns golden.

Key Ingredients & Texture Cues

Six whole eggs and room-temperature butter create the rich, custard-like foundation that gives this souffle its lift and delicate structure.

Granulated sugar and vanilla extract soften the natural earthiness of the carrots, while a small amount of baking powder helps the batter puff during baking.

When fully baked, the dish develops a puffed top and a tender, spoonable interior beneath the dusting of powdered sugar.

Cook's Notes for Success

Check the carrots with a fork before placing them into the blender pitcher; they must be fully tender so they puree without leaving chunks.

Keep the baking time between 45 and 50 minutes until the surface is golden, and dust the top with powdered sugar just before serving hot.

Picadilly's Carrot Souffle — Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 pounds carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Optional: powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
2. In a large pot, steam carrots for 15 minutes or until fork tender.
3. Add steamed carrots to a large blender along with the sugar, baking powder, salt, vanilla, eggs, and butter. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
4. Add flour and blend for 10-20 seconds until fully incorporated.
5. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden.
6. Dust top with powdered sugar if desired and serve hot.

Recipe notes

• Course: side
• Servings: Serves 10-12