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Gruyere Cheese Soufflé

A baked souffle which is light and cloud like and is rich in nutty Gruyere cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp flour
  • 1.25 cups warm milk
  • 1.5 cups grated Gruyere
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 5 egg whites
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a souffle dish.
  2. Melt the butter, whisk in the flour, and cook 1 minute, then slowly whisk in the warm milk until thick.
  3. Off the heat, stir in the Gruyere, salt, nutmeg, and egg yolks until smooth.
  4. Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, then gently fold them into the cheese base.
  5. Pour the batter into the dish and run your thumb around the rim.
  6. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes until puffed and golden, then serve immediately.

Notes

Do not open the oven while it bakes or the souffle can deflate.