Best 8 Goats Cheese Souffle Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary delight of a classic French dish: the Goat's Cheese Soufflé. This savory and airy creation captivates taste buds with its light and fluffy texture, complemented by the tangy and creamy flavor of goat's cheese. Our comprehensive guide offers a step-by-step recipe for a perfect soufflé, ensuring a golden-brown crust and a tender, flavorful interior. Explore variations such as the Spinach and Goat's Cheese Soufflé, where the addition of fresh spinach adds a vibrant color and a boost of nutrients. For a touch of luxury, try the Lobster and Goat's Cheese Soufflé, a decadent combination of succulent lobster and creamy goat's cheese. Additionally, we present a vegan-friendly recipe for a Tofu and Goat's Cheese Soufflé, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Embark on a culinary journey with our Goat's Cheese Soufflé recipes and elevate your next meal to an unforgettable experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES



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The airy souffles make for a great start to any dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 35m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for dishes
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup whole milk, warm
4 ounces firm aged goat cheese, grated or coarsely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 large eggs, separated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter four 1-cup souffle dishes. Dust with flour, and tap out excess.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over top, and cook, whisking, for 1 1/2 minutes. Add milk, cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook, whisking, until thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Whisk in yolks.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold cheese mixture into whites. Divide among souffle dishes, filling to 1 inch from top. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until puffed and golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLé WITH THYME



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Provided by Deborah Madison

Categories     Cheese     Egg     Onion     Side     Bake     Vegetarian     Goat Cheese     Parmesan     Thyme     Party     Potluck     Butter     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Butter, plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan, for the dish
1 1/4 cups milk or cream
Aromatics: 1 bay leaf, several thyme sprigs, 2 thin onion slices
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
Salt and freshly milled pepper
Pinch cayenne
4 egg yolks
1 cup (about 4 ounces) crumbled goat cheese, preferably a Bucheron or other strong-flavored cheese
6 egg whites
Several plump thyme sprigs, leaves only

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Butter a 6-cup soufflé dish or an 8-cup gratin dish and coat it with the Parmesan. Heat the milk with the aromatics until it boils. Set it aside to steep for 15 minutes, then strain.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan. When foamy, stir in the flour and cook over low heat for several minutes. Whisk in the milk all at once and stir vigorously for a minute or so as it thickens, then add 3/4 teaspoon salt, a few twists of pepper, and the cayenne. Remove from heat. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time until well blended, then stir in the cheese. Don't worry about getting it smooth.
  • Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form firm peaks, then stir a quarter of them into the base to lighten the mixture. Fold in the rest, transfer to the prepared dish, then put in the center of the oven and lower the heat to 375° F. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and just a bit wobbly in the center. Remove, scatter the thyme over the top, and serve immediately.

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 appetizer portions

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
4 cups milk
7 ounces goat cheese
4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
6 egg yolks
8 egg whites
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add flour and stir to combine. Cook lightly for 2 minutes. Add milk and continue to cook for about 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat and add cheeses and herbs. Continue stirring until all the cheese is melted.
  • Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the egg yolks, 1 at a time. Stir rapidly so as not to cook the eggs. In another bowl beat the egg whites until firm peaks form, but not dry and stiff. Gradually fold whites into the cheese mixture. Pour souffle batter into 24 (6-ounce) ramekins, filling almost to the top. Bake in a water bath for about 35 minutes.
  • Before serving, run a knife around the edge of each souffle and release them upside-down onto a buttered baking pan. Place 1 tablespoon of cream on top of each souffle and bake for about 15 minutes.

GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES



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Categories     Cheese     Egg     Appetizer     Bake     Goat Cheese     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature
3/4 cup (about) dry white breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2/3 cup whole milk
5 ounces soft fresh goat cheese (such as Montrachet), very coarsely crumbled
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large egg yolks
4 large egg whites

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Rub inside of six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or ramekins with 2 tablespoons butter. Coat with breadcrumbs; tap out excess. Set aside.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add flour and cook 2 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk. Increase heat to medium. Simmer mixture until very thick, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Add half of goat cheese and whisk until melted and smooth. Mix in salt and pepper. Whisk egg yolks in medium bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot soufflé base. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Beat whites in large bowl until stiff but not dry. Mix 1/4 of whites into soufflé base to lighten. Fold in remaining whites. Fold in remaining goat cheese. Divide mixture among prepared soufflé dishes. Place in 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Add enough hot water to pan to come halfway up sides of dishes.
  • Bake soufflés until puffed and golden brown on top and softly set in center, about 20 minutes. Serve soufflés immediately in their dishes. Or for twice-baked version, cool soufflés in dishes in water for 5 minutes. Remove soufflés from water. Run small sharp knife around sides of dishes to loosen soufflés. Turn out onto buttered baking sheet. Refrigerate up to 4 hours. Before serving, rewarm soufflés on same sheet in 350°F oven until heated through, about 10 minutes.

TWICE-BAKED GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLE



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Top recipe of 2000 in the San Francisco Chronicle, from Zax Tavern in Berkeley, California. Serve it alone or surrounded by lightly dressed greens such as arugula. It also shines with baby spinach dressed with an apple cider vinaigrette, apples, celery and fennel.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Cheese

Time 57m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons butter, for coating ramekins
butter, for coating ramekins
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons cake flour
1 cup milk
10 ounces soft fresh goat cheese
3 egg yolks
salt and pepper
1 cup egg white (about 7 large)

Steps:

  • Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 425°. Butter eight 5-ounce ramekins, making sure to coat them well. Coat each ramekin with breadcrumbs then turn them over and tap out the excess. Reserve any remaining breadcrumbs.
  • Melt the 3 tablespoons butter in a stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 20 seconds, whisking constantly. Whisk in the milk and cook for about 1 minute, whisking constantly, until the mixture has thickened to the consistency of a thin, pourable pudding.
  • Crumble 8 ounces of the cheese into a large mixing bowl. Pour the hot milk mixture over the goat cheese and mix well. Add the egg yolks and mix again. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Using an electric mixer with clean, dry beaters, beat the egg whites in a large bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold half of the whites into the cheese mixture to lighten it. Then gently fold in the remaining whites.
  • Divide half of the souffle mixture among the prepared ramekins. Crumble the remaining 2 ounces of goat cheese and divide among the ramekins, then top with the remaining half of the souffle mixture, dividing it equally among the ramekins. Sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs over the top.
  • Place the ramekins in a large baking pan and pour in boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the ramekins.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the souffles are golden. Remove from the oven and let stand, still in their water bath, for 15 minutes.
  • Using a towel to hold the ramekins, run a knife around the inside rim to loosen. Turn out the souffles onto a baking sheet. The souffles may be held at room temperature for up to 6 hours before the final baking.
  • When ready to serve, bake the souffles in a 425° oven for 5-7 minutes, or until deep golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.8, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 94.3, Sodium 335.7, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 13.9

SPINACH GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLé



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Of all soufflés, this is my favorite. The enticing aroma of goat cheese is very seductive, and the little pockets of melted cheese are like buried treasure. Although a classic soufflé dish forms a high, puffed crown, I often bake this and other soufflés in a large shallow gratin dish instead. It still looks marvelous, it bakes more quickly, and this way there's plenty of crust for everyone.

Provided by Deborah Madison

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Butter
2 tablespoons Parmesan, freshly-grated
1 1/4 cups milk
1 bay leaf
Thyme sprigs, several
1 onion, thinly sliced, several
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
Salt
Pepper, freshly milled
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 eggs, split into 4 yolks, and 6 whites
1 cup goat cheese, crumbled, preferably a Bucheron or other strong-flavored variety, about 4 ounces.
1 spinach, rinsed and chopped, 1 large bunch

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 6-cup soufflé dish or an 8-cup gratin dish and coat it with the Parmesan. Heat the milk with the aromatics until it boils. Set it aside to steep for 15 minutes, then strain.Meanwhile, cook the spinach leaves with water still clinging to them until tender. Strain. (You can use other greens as well; chard and tender kale come to mind.)
  • When the spinach is wilted, remove from pan and strain out the moisture and set aside. Melt the butter in a saucepan. When foamy, stir in the flour and cook over low heat for several minutes. Whisk in the milk all at once and stir vigorously for a minute or so as it thickens, then add 3/4 teaspoon salt, a few twists of pepper, and the cayenne. Remove from heat. Beat in the egg yolks one at a time until well blended, then stir in the cheese. Don't worry about getting it smooth. Finely chop the spinach and and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg. Add to the egg base. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form firm peaks, then stir a quarter of them into the base to lighten the mixture. Fold in the rest, transfer to the prepared dish, then put in the center of the oven and lower the heat to 375 degrees F. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden and just a bit wobbly in the center. Remove, scatter the thyme over the top, and serve immediately.

GOAT'S CHEESE SOUFFLE



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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half and half
Bay leaf
Herb bouquet
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 egg yolks
6 egg whites
6 ounces crumbled goat's cheese
1 teaspoon thyme

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour. Cook for five minutes, stirring. Do not allow to brown. Meanwhile scald the milk and add to the flour-butter mixture.
  • Add the bay leaf, herb bouquet, salt and pepper. Put the mixture in the top of a double boiler and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Add the crumbled cheese and egg yolks. Mix until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter a souffle dish. Whip the egg whites until they stand up in a peak. Fold the cheese mixture into the egg whites and pour into the souffle dish. Sprinkle with thyme.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the souffle has puffed up with a golden brown top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 594, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 33 grams, Sodium 557 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TWICE-BAKED GOAT'S CHEESE SOUFFLéS WITH APPLE & WALNUT SALAD



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These fabulous soufflés are not as nervewracking to cook and serve as traditional ones, and can be prepared ahead

Provided by James Martin

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Starter

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

100g unsalted butter
100g plain flour
600ml full-fat milk , warmed
2 tbsp grated Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp chopped thyme leaves
4 large eggs , separated, plus 1 large egg white (use the yolk, see below)
175g rindless goat's cheese , crumbled
50ml double cream
25g grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative)
1 large egg yolk
handful mixed baby salad leaves, picked and washed
handful rocket , washed
1 red apple , cut into fine matchsticks
1 tbsp chopped chives
50g walnut pieces, chopped
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan and use about 1 tbsp to grease 6 x 200ml soufflé dishes. Place the remaining butter back on the heat, then scatter over the flour and mix well. Cook for 5 mins, stirring constantly, then gradually whisk in the warm milk, a little at a time, until you have a thick, smooth mixture. Stir in the Parmesan, mustard and thyme, then set aside to cool slightly. Beat in the egg yolks, fold through the goat's cheese, season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they just start to stiffen and hold peaks. Use a metal spoon to fold them into the cheesy mixture, in 3 additions.
  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Spoon the mix into the soufflé dishes, then sit them in a roasting tin. Pour boiling water into the tin to reach halfway up the sides of the dishes. Bake the soufflés for 20-25 mins until they are risen and coloured. Remove the dishes and set aside for 10 mins. Run a knife around the edges, then turn out onto an ovenproof tray. The soufflés can now be kept covered in the fridge overnight or frozen for up to a month. Defrost fully before reheating as below. To make the Parmesan glaze, whisk the cream, Parmesan and egg yolk until combined.
  • About 15 mins before you are ready to eat, heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Drizzle the tops of the soufflés with the glaze. Bake for 10 mins, then finally flash under the grill until the tops are golden.
  • Make the salad. Toss the salad leaves, apple, chives and walnuts. Mix the red wine vinegar and olive oil together, season, then dress the salad. To serve, place the soufflés in the centre of the plates and scatter salad around each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Fat 46 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.97 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Ensure accurate measurements: Use a kitchen scale to ensure precise measurements for ingredients, especially for the goat's cheese, flour, and milk.
  • Use fresh goat's cheese: Fresh goat's cheese is essential for achieving the best flavor and texture in the soufflé. Look for goat's cheese that is soft and creamy, with a mild tang.
  • Whip the egg whites correctly: For a light and airy soufflé, ensure that the egg whites are whipped until they reach stiff peaks. This will give the soufflé its characteristic rise and texture.
  • Gently fold ingredients together: When incorporating the egg whites into the goat's cheese mixture, do so gently using a spatula. Overmixing can deflate the soufflé.
  • Bake immediately: Once the soufflé batter is ready, bake it immediately. Delaying baking can cause the soufflé to lose its airiness.
  • Serve promptly: A soufflé is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. Serve it as soon as it is cooked to appreciate its delicate texture and flavor.

Conclusion:

The goat's cheese soufflé is an impressive dish that combines the tangy flavor of goat's cheese with a light and airy texture. Achieving soufflé success requires careful attention to ingredient measurements, precise cooking techniques, and timing. With the right techniques, you can master this classic dish and enjoy a delicious and memorable meal.

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