Foolproof cheese soufflé
Rich Gruyère cheese, Dijon mustard, and a hint of cayenne combine into a light, airy soufflé that rises beautifully in the oven. It boasts a golden, crisp crust on top while remaining soft and decadently fluffy inside. Serve straight from the oven for a dramatic and impressive meal.
Ingredients
- Milk300 ml
- Cayenne pepper1 ჩაის-კოვზი
- Egg4 ცალი
Instructions
8 steps- 1
Preheat the oven on to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
- 2
Heat the milk until just below boiling.
- 3
Melt the butter, stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Take off the heat and gradually beat in the milk. Cook for 1 minute until you have a thick sauce.
- 4
Season well and stir in the mustard. Cool for 1 minute whilst you butter the soufflé dish.
- 5
Separate the eggs. Beat the yolks into the sauce along with most of cheese.
- 6
Whisk the egg whites until you have soft peaks, don't overdo. Fold into the sauce. Fill the dish three quarters full. Run your finger round the edge to get a 'top-hat' finish.
- 7
Place into an oven dish, top with the remaining cheese and a pinch of cayenne.
- 8
Place in the oven and cook for 15-17 minutes.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 83 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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