Recipe of Fluffy Cheese Soufflé
Easy recipe of fluffy, light and tasty cheese soufflé. Learn step by step how to prepare this French classic in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 50 g of butter
- 50 g of wheat flour
- 400 ml of whole milk
- 4 eggs egg whites separated from yolks
- 150 g of grated cheese emmental, gruyère or mild cheddar
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter and breadcrumbs to grease the molds
Instructions
Prepare the molds
- Preheat the oven to 190 °C.
- Grease the individual molds with butter and sprinkle breadcrumbs so that the soufflé rises properly.
Make the béchamel base
- Melt the butter in a saucepan.
- Add the flour and mix well for 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
- Gradually add the hot milk, whisking until you get a smooth and thick cream.
Add the cheese and the yolks
- Remove the béchamel from the heat.
- Add the yolks one by one, mixing well.
- Add the grated cheese, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form
- Beat the egg whites until they are firm.
- Add them to the mixture in 2 or 3 batches, folding gently so as not to lose air.
Bake the soufflé
- Pour the mixture into the molds, filling them up to ¾ of their capacity.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, without opening the oven.
- Serve immediately after taking it out of the oven to enjoy its airy texture.
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Notes
- Use fresh eggs, as the whites whip better.
- Do not open the oven before 20 minutes, otherwise the soufflé may collapse.
- You can vary the cheese according to your preference: gruyère for a classic flavor, cheddar for more intensity, or even cheese blends.
Nutrition
Calories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 17.3gProtein: 28.8gfat: 32.8gSaturated Fat: 19.1gCholesterol: 268mgSodium: 364mgFibre: 0.4gSugar: 5.9gCalcium: 420mg
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