National Cheese Souffle Day

Supriya Jain
Dec 22, 2023 By Supriya Jain
Originally Published on Feb 07, 2022
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National Cheese Souffle Day  is the best time to try a new recipe to hone your skills.

Where is National Cheese Souffle Day celebrated?

Generally, National Cheese Souffle Day is celebrated in the United States.

Who is National Cheese Souffle Day celebrated by?

Mostly, National Cheese Souffle Day is celebrated by Americans apart from people around the world.

When did National Cheese Souffle Day start?

Much is not known about its start, but it is believed that National Cheese Souffle Day was inspired by the boom of cheese souffle in the 1900s. 

Who started National Cheese Souffle Day?

Marie-Antoine Carême inspired the start of the National Cheese Souffle Day.

History And Timeline

Here are some important events in the timeline of Cheese Souffle:

Souffle is introduced

A French cook, Vincent de la Chappelle, came up with the concept of a puffed food item which was invented while he was actively cooking for the mistress of Louis XV, Madame de Pompadour.

1742

First Souffle

Souffles started being served in France for the first time.

1780s

Recipe is Perfected

Marie-Antoine Carême perfected the recipe in Paris.

1800s

Popular in the US

Souffles quickly became popular across the US.

1900s

America knows Soufflé!

The rise in popularity led to the introduction of souffle in fine dining menus. Americans grew very fond of this sweet delicacy.

1979

Traditions And Customs

The customs from various centuries have given us different ways to consume cheese souffle. Many people prefer to eat souffle as a main course with sauce.

The other option has been to eat a souffle as a dessert. This has been the most popular and common choice that people worldwide have adopted. The souffle can be sweetened with the help of a bunch of sweeteners, the most prominent one being sugar.

Ways To Celebrate National Cheese Souffle Day

Find websites that give you the best deals, empty a bit of your pocket, invite people over and have fun!

You can also connect with people on this day by using hashtags and posting your cheese souffle plans for the day. This will help spread the word about souffle, and more people would enjoy this.

The best thing you can do is to try and make it yourself. It would be best to make sure that the cheese and flour fold is in correct proportions and that you don’t underheat/overheat the souffle.

Facts And Stats

  • National Cheese Souffle Day is a big day for you if you are a cheese soufflé enthusiast.
  • National Cheese Souffle Day honors this French delicacy, a popular dessert in the United States.
  • February 28 happens to be National Chocolate Souffle Day.

What to serve with a cheese souffle?

Crusty French bread, soup, soups with creams, or even tomato soup.

When was National Cheese Souffle Day in 2021?

That happened to be May 18.

In which countries do they celebrate or follow National Cheese Souffle Day?

Primarily in the United States and France.

How can we celebrate cheese soufflé day?

Eat them with friends and family, or make your own!

What are some facts about cheese soufflé?

The combination of egg yolks and egg whites is the best for souffle, egg yolks for the base, and egg whites for the peak.

A souffle should be consumed in 5-10 minutes after cooking; otherwise, the puffiness will disappear.

The most expensive souffle of all time was sold at $2500, which was prepared in New York in 2016.

When Is This Day Celebrated

  • Monday, May 18, 2020
  • Tuesday, May 18, 2021
  • Wednesday, May 18, 2022
  • Tuesday, May 23, 2023
  • Saturday, May 18, 2024

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Written by Supriya Jain

Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Business Administration specializing in Marketing

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As a skilled member of the Kidadl team, Shruti brings extensive experience and expertise in professional content writing. With a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from Punjab University and an MBA in Business Administration from IMT Nagpur, Shruti has worked in diverse roles such as sales intern, content writer, executive trainee, and business development consultant. Her exceptional writing skills cover a wide range of areas, including SOP, SEO, B2B/B2C, and academic content.

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