Originally published in the June 2013 issue. Photo by Andrew Grinton.
Classic Cheese Soufflé
4
PREP TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
40 min
Makes
4 servings
Photo: Andrew Grinton
Don't fear the soufflé! This cheese version can be easily adapted to include fresh herbs or wilted spinach.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp Asian chili sauce
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs , separated
- 1 cup grated Gruyere
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat.
- Spoon ½ tsp of butter into each of four 8-oz. ramekins and use a pastry brush to coat the insides.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp of Parmesan into each ramekin to coat bottom and sides.
- Heat oven to 425°F.
- Return saucepan with remaining butter to stove. Add flour and stir for 1 to 2 min to cook out floury taste.
- Remove from heat and, whisking constantly, add milk to saucepan in a slow, steady stream. Stir in mustard, chili sauce and salt. Return to heat and continue whisking for 3 min or until mixture has come to a boil and is smooth and thickened. Remove from heat.
- Beat the egg yolks in a medium bowl until uniform. Add milk mixture to eggs, a little at a time, until incorporated. Stir in Gruyère cheese.
- Combine egg whites with cream of tartar in a large clean bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on high for 1 to 2 min or until they form soft glossy peaks. Add whites to yolk mixture, one third at a time, folding gently with a rubber spatula.
- Divide between prepared ramekins and set on a rimmed baking sheet. Place in the oven, turn oven down to 375°F, and bake for 22 min or until tops are browned and soufflés have risen. Serve immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 382,
- Protein
- 20 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 10 g,
- Fat
- 29 g,
- Sodium
- 449 mg.
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