Cheese Soufflé
Prep time
15
Cook time
20-25
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
Transport yourself to a small provincial town with this light and fluffy Cheese Soufflé!
Inspired by the charismatic candlestick himself, this delightful dish is perfect for little chefs. Simple to make yet elegantly delicious, this soufflé combines rich cheese with airy egg whites for a magical, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
Ideal for a special family meal or a fun cooking activity, this soufflé will have everyone saying, "Be our guest!"
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or your favourite cheese)
- 3 eggs, separated
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or your favourite cheese)
- 3 eggs, separated
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of pepper
Method
1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease 4 small ramekins or a single larger baking dish with a little butter.
2
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it forms a paste. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps, until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce. Remove from heat and stir in the grated cheese until melted and smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3
Separate the eggs, placing the yolks in one bowl and the whites in another. Stir the egg yolks into the cheese sauce one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4
Using a hand mixer or whisk, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks (this means when you lift the whisk, the egg whites stand up without collapsing).
5
Gently fold the egg whites into the cheese sauce mixture. Be careful not to overmix; you want to keep as much air in the mixture as possible.
6
Spoon the mixture into the prepared ramekins, filling each about three-quarters full.
7
Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes (30-35 minutes for a larger dish) until the soufflés are puffed up and golden brown.
8
Serve immediately while the soufflés are still puffed up and warm. Enjoy!
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