Indulge in the delightful experience of creating two exquisite cheese soufflés with distinct flavors and textures. The first recipe introduces a classic cheese soufflé, a culinary masterpiece that embodies the essence of French cuisine. This savory dish is crafted with a combination of grated Gruyère cheese, eggs, milk, and butter, resulting in a golden-brown exterior and a tender, fluffy interior that will tantalize your taste buds.
As a delightful variation, the second recipe presents a unique take on the classic soufflé by incorporating smoked salmon and fresh dill. This innovative combination adds a burst of umami and a subtle hint of smokiness to the soufflé, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can achieve soufflé perfection. Embark on this culinary adventure and impress your family and friends with these two exceptional cheese soufflé recipes.
CHESTNUT-ARMAGNAC SOUFFLé WITH BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SAUCE
A big, beautiful soufflé with a festive chestnut flavor. Youll need to bake the dessert right before serving, but you can make the soufflé base (minus the egg whites) two hours ahead, then fold in the whites up to one hour before baking.
Provided by Claudia Fleming
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Blend chestnuts, 2 tablespoons water, and 1 tablespoon butter in processor until paste forms. Transfer mixture to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.
- Coat inside of 14-cup soufflé dish (about 8 1/4 inches wide and 3 3/4 inches deep) with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle dish with 1/4 cup sugar and tilt to coat bottom and sides evenly.
- Whisk 1/4 cup milk, egg yolks, 4 tablespoons sugar, cornstarch, and salt in medium bowl to blend. Bring remaining 13/4 cups milk and 4 tablespoons sugar to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Gradually whisk hot milk mixture into yolk mixture. Return custard to same pan. Stir over medium heat until custard thickens and boils, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add chestnut paste, Armagnac, and vanilla and whisk to blend well (some small pieces of chestnut paste will remain). DO AHEAD: Soufflé base can be made 2 hours ahead. Press plastic wrap onto surface; let stand at room temperature.
- Position rack just below center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into soufflé base in 3 additions. Transfer batter to prepared dish. Place souffléon small baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 hour ahead; let stand at room temperature. Bake soufflé until puffed and just firm to touch in center, about 50 minutes. Serve immediately with sauce.
- Peeled cooked chestnuts; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
EASY CHEESE SOUFFLES
Doesn't it feel great to eliminate a step in a classic recipe and have the new one turn out better? I was actually working on something I was going to call 'cheesecake souffle,' and since I was adding cream cheese to the base, I decided to skip the classic white sauce, and simply smear everything together.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs
Time 32m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Brush butter on the bottom and up the sides of two 5 1/2-ounce ramekins. Scoop in some sugar; rotate ramekins to coat while pouring most of the sugar back into its container. Place ramekins on a shallow baking pan.
- Separate eggs between 2 bowls. Add sugar, flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, vanilla extract, lemon zest, cream cheese, and Cheddar cheese to the yolks. Mix the souffle base with a spatula until sugar and flour disappear.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the room-temperature egg whites. Beat with a whisk until soft peaks form; peaks should hold their shape but not be stiff or dry. Stir and fold 1/2 of the egg whites into the souffle base until combined. Gently fold the rest of the egg whites into the batter.
- Fill ramekins up to the lip with the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until puffed and browned, about 12 minutes. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.5 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 267.5 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 721.1 mg, Sugar 19.5 g
AUNT RACHEL'S CHEESE SOUFFLE
Wonderful, satisfying, tasty souffle that may be served as a main meal or for brunch, or for 'easy eating.'
Provided by Patc88
Categories Side Dish Casseroles
Time 3h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread butter on bread slices and place 3 slices on the bottom of the baking dish. Cover with 1/2 of the cheese, and then repeat layer. In a small bowl beat together eggs, milk and salt and pour over bread layers. Refrigerate, and allow to stand until the liquid has been absorbed, several hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Cover and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 35 minutes more, or until brown and fluffy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 519.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 231.7 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 25.8 g, SaturatedFat 20.4 g, Sodium 917 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor.
- Make sure the oven is preheated before baking the soufflé.
- Do not open the oven door during baking, as this will cause the soufflé to fall.
- Serve the soufflé immediately after baking for the best texture and flavor.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
Conclusion:
Aunt Rachel's Cheese Soufflé is a delicious and impressive dish that is perfect for a special occasion. With its light and fluffy texture and cheesy flavor, this soufflé is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your soufflé turns out perfectly every time.
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