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Cheese Soufflé de Printemps

Prep 5 minutes | Cook 10 minutes | Beginner | Serves 1 | French

This Cheese Soufflé de Printemps captures the essence of French cuisine with a light, airy texture paired with the richness of cheese. Perfectly timed for a quick culinary escape, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a moment of elegance.

What you have

• eggs, 2
• cheese (Gruyère or Comté), 50g

Method

1. Step 1: Preheat a small saucepan over medium heat. Melt butter, then stir in flour to form a roux.
2. Step 2: Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Remove from heat, add cheese, and stir until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
3. Step 3: Separate egg yolks and whites. Stir yolks into the cheese mixture. Beat whites to stiff peaks, then fold into the cheese base gently.
4. Step 4: Pour the mixture into a buttered ramekin. Cook on stovetop over indirect heat, covering with a lid, for 10 minutes until puffed and set.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately for best texture.

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