The Loftiest Soufflé Recipe

Name: The Loftiest Soufflé
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more, room temperature, for ramekins; 4 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, divided; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup cold whole milk; 1 cup grated Gruyere, divided; Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg; Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper; 4 large eggs, yolks and whites separated; 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional); Four 8-ounce ramekins

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more, room temperature, for ramekins
4 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup cold whole milk
1 cup grated Gruyere, divided
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 large eggs, yolks and whites separated
1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)
Four 8-ounce ramekins

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F. Brush ramekins with butter and place on a foil-lined baking sheet; sprinkle ramekins with 2 tablespoons Parmesan (total). Chill for 20 minutes or, covered, up to 1 day.
2
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add flour; whisk constantly for 30 seconds. Gradually whisk in milk; increase heat and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Add remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan and 1/2 cup Gruyere; stir until melted. Add nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Transfer bechamel to a medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap; set aside.
3
Place egg whites in a large bowl. Stir in a pinch of salt and xanthan gum, if using. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until firm but not stiff, 3-4 minutes.
4
Stir egg yolks into bechamel. Gently stir in 1/4 of beaten egg whites to loosen bechamel base, then gently fold in remaining egg whites just to combine, taking care not to deflate.
5
Divide mixture among ramekins; sprinkle with 1/2 cup Gruyere. Run your finger around inside lip of ramekins, cleaning edges. Bake until souffles rise, centers are set, and cheese is golden brown, 18-22 minutes. Serve immediately.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter plus more, room temperature, for ramekins, 4 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, divided, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup cold whole milk, and more.

Yes, The Loftiest Soufflé falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

The Loftiest Soufflé

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