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    Home » Recipes » Lunch

    Cheese Soufflé

    Published: Jun 2, 2011 · Updated: Jun 4, 2020 by Peter G · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Time for another "retro" dish to here at Souvlaki For The Soul.

    In all its "puffy glory" I present the cheese soufflé.

    a cheese soufflé served in a ramekin

    I couldn't resist.

    After reading an article in yesterday's Sydney Morning Herald "Good Living" magazine I just had to make it. And to be honest, it's been a fair few years since I had a go at making a soufflé.

    Like my poached pears this dish certainly deserves to be labelled as another "classic".

    In all honesty I was a little apprehensive about making this cheese soufflé.

    Like baking it requires a sense of precision and a little correct technique. I folded the egg whites like I was holding a newborn baby!   That's how careful I was not to stuff it up.

    Overall the cheese soufflé turned out beautiful. Gloriously puffy, airy and with a crunchy golden top.

    However, like a reality show contestant its fame didn't last long.

    I had to be quick to get that shot you see above because as soon as I photographed it started to sink. But that was to be expected.

    There are many versions of soufflé's you can make but I prefer the savoury ones. I made my cheese soufflé with a pungent Romano cheese I had in the fridge and threw in a few tablespoons of basil pesto.

    Serve it up with a nice green salad, a glass of Tasmanian Pinot and you have yourself a simple, filling and light lunch.

    I only have one question.

    What retro dish would you like to see next?

    a cooked cheese soufflé's served on a board

    Cheese Soufflé

    Author: Peter G
    A classic cheese souffle recipe.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Cuisine French
    Servings 4 people

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 60 grams butter, plus a little extra for brushing
    • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
    • 3 tablespoons plain flour
    • 1 cup milk
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, can substitute Pecoriono or Romano
    • 3 eggs, separated
    • 1 tablespoon basil pesto
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 190 deg C and use a little of the extra butter to brush around the insides of the ramekins. Dust each ramekin with half of the breadcrumb mixture.
    • Separate your eggs and proceed to beat the egg whites until they are stiff. Set aside.
    • Melt the butter on a medium heat and add the flour. Stir well with a wooden spoon and cook the mixture for one minute. Add the milk, mix well and allow it to come to a simmer.
    • Add the salt and pepper and the egg yolks one at a time, ensuring they are mixed well after each addition. Remove from the heat and add the cheese and basil pesto and mix well.
    • Fold your egg whites into the mixture using the “cut and fold” technique. Be gentle but not too slow! Pour the cheese souffle mixture into the pre-buttered ramekins and run your finger around the edge of the ramekin.
    • Sprinkle with some extra grated cheese and the remaining breadcrumbs. Bake for 20-25 mins until golden and serve immediately.

    Notes

    I used four ramekins for this that measured 15cms in diameter and were 6 cms deep

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 person | Calories: 345 kcal | Carbohydrates: 12 g | Protein: 17 g | Fat: 25 g | Saturated Fat: 14 g | Cholesterol: 178 mg

    This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

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