
Gruyère or Comté Cheese Soufflé
This traditional cheese soufflé is light, airy, and savory—everything a cheese soufflé should be! This easy recipe can be whipped up in 15 minutes for flawless results. Gruyère and Comté cheese can be used interchangeably in this bistro classic.
Ingredient:
- 4 tablespoons plus 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Scant 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
- 6 large eggs (separated)
- 8 ounces grated Comte or Gruyere cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Recipe Direction :
- Gather the ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Brush the inside of a large soufflé dish with 2 tablespoons of softened butter. Sprinkle the Parmesan onto the buttered surface of the dish and gently shake the dish to spread the cheese evenly up the sides.
- In a large saucepan set over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter. Whisk the flour into the melted butter, and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
- Slowly stir the milk into the butter mixture, and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens.
- Remove the milk from the heat and stir in the salt, pepper, nutmeg, egg yolks, and cheese.
- In a separate clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until the egg white form stiff peaks.
- Stir a few spoons of the egg whites into the cheese mixture and then gently fold the remaining egg whites into the soufflé batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared soufflé dish and bake it for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the soufflé is puffed and deep golden brown.
- Serve the cheese soufflé immediately. Enjoy!