CHEESE SOUFLEE

Ingredients

  • 4 4 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus softened butter for brushing
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1/4 1/4 2 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups milk
  • 3/4 3/4 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 6 6 6 large eggs, separated
  • 8 8 8 ounces coarsely shredded Gruyère cheese (2 packed cups)
  • 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1. Preheat to 400 1-cup 2 400 F and brush seven 1-cup ramekins with butter. Lightly coat the ramekins with 2 tablespoons of the Parmigiano- Reggiano and set them on a sturdy baking sheet.

Preparation

Step 1

MAKE AHEAD
The recipe can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated overnight. The soufflés can be assembled up to 1 hour ahead. The cooked soufflés can be reheated in the oven.