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Three-Cheese Soufflé
Full of rich cheese flavor, this soufflé
makes a wonderful supper or brunch.
Preparation: 25 to 30 minutes, plus
baking time.
Makes 8 servings
unsalted butter for dish(es)
½ cup grated Reggiano Parmesan
cheese, divided
¼ cup unsalted butter
5 tablespoons unbleached,
all-purpose flour
1¼ cups evaporated fat-free milk
(not reconstituted)
¼ cup dry white vermouth
pinch cayenne
pinch freshly ground nutmeg
6 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¾ cup grated imported Gruyère
½ cup grated sharp white Cheddar
8 large egg whites
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
Arrange rack in lower third of oven;
preheat oven to 400°F. Generously
butter a 10-cup soufflé dish, (you may
also use eight 1¼-cup individual
soufflé dishes) and sprinkle with half
the Parmesan.
Melt butter in a 2¾-quart saucepan
over medium heat. Stir in flour and
cook, stirring constantly without
browning, until the mixture bubbles,
about 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk,
then vermouth. Cook until thickened,
whisking constantly, about 2 to 3
minutes; stir in cayenne and nutmeg.
Remove from heat and transfer to a
large bowl.
Combine yolks, salt and pepper in a
small bowl; mix on Speed 1/Low until
smooth, 30 seconds. While mixing on
speed 2/Low, add yolk mixture to
sauce all at once and mix until well
blended, 20 seconds. Stir in cheeses
on speed 1/Low, 20 seconds. Wash
the beaters with hot water and soap;
dry completely.
Place egg whites and cream of tartar in
a large stainless or glass mixing bowl.
Beat on speed 5/High until stiff peaks
form, about 2½ minutes. Use a rubber
spatula to stir 1 cup of the beaten egg
whites into the cheese sauce, then
gently fold the remaining egg whites
into the mixture, ¹/³ at a time. Gently
spoon the soufflé mixture into the
prepared dish(es). Smooth over the top.
Place in the hot 400°F oven and
immediately reduce the heat to 375°F.
Bake the soufflé until puffed and
golden – about 45 to 50 minutes for the
large soufflé and 25 to 30 minutes for
individual soufflés. The centers will be
just barely set and creamy. Sprinkle
with chopped fresh chives and serve
immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 280 (61% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 16g
• fat 19g • sat. fat 10g • chol. 203mg • sod. 445mg
• calc. 370mg • fiber 0g
