Twice Baked Cheese Soufflé

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Make a béchamel: melt butter, stir in flour, whisk in milk until thick. Add nutmeg, cheese, salt & pepper. Cool completely.
  2. 2Preheat oven to 180°C fan. Butter 4 x 300ml ramekins and coat with parmesan.
  3. 3Beat egg whites to soft peaks. Fold yolks into béchamel, then gently fold in whites.
  4. 4Fill ramekins, run your finger around the rim, bake 25 mins. Do NOT open the oven.
  5. 5Once cooled, flip soufflés into small gratin dishes. Pour cream over, top with cheddar, bake 10-15 mins until golden and bubbling.
  6. 6Finish with parsley, salt & pepper. Serve immediately with a green salad

Ingredients

  • 50 g butter
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 50 g plain flour
  • 300 ml full cream milk
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 130 g gruyère, grated
  • 2 tbsp parmesan, finely grated
  • 4 large egg, separated
  • 100 ml double cream
  • 60 g cheddar, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley

Tips

  • Gruyère can be substituted with emmental.
  • Make ahead tip: store them flipped in a gratin dish in the fridge, topped with cream and cheddar, ready for the second bake whenever you need them.
  • Serve immediately with a green salad.