Fancy French Cheese Soufflé
Cheese Soufflé is a classic French dish that is both impressive and delicious
Equipment
- 1 Soufflé dish
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 2 tbsp plain flour
- 1 cup milk
- 4 eggs large
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 300 g Gruyère
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Butter a 15 cm (6 inches) soufflé dish generously.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.2 tbsp butter
- Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes.2 tbsp plain flour
- Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer.1 cup milk
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
- Beat the egg yolks in a large bowl.4 eggs
- Gradually whisk in the milk mixture.
- Stir in the salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and grated cheese.1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper, 300 g Gruyère
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared soufflé dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the soufflé is puffed and golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can pre-grate your cheese and keep in the fridge or freezer. But you will get the best results by grating the cheese just before cooking.
- Butter the soufflé dish generously to prevent the soufflé from sticking.
- Be sure to separate the egg whites and yolks carefully, as any trace of yolk in the whites will prevent them from whipping properly.
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form to ensure that the soufflé rises properly.