Double-Baked Cheese Souffle with Parmesan Cream
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (2 ounces), plus more for dusting
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded Comte cheese
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup shredded Comte cheese
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (1 1/2 ounces)
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
- Preheat the oven to 375.
- Butter an 8-inch square glass baking dish and dust with Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- In a saucepan, melt the 6 tablespoons of butter.
- Whisk in the flour and garlic and cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk and whisk until thickened, 2 minutes.
- Discard the garlic.
- Add the Comte and the 1/2 cup of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- Season with salt and white pepper.
- Transfer to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
- Add the yolks and pulse again; transfer the cheese mixture to a large bowl.
- Rinse out the food processor bowl.
- In a clean bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites at high speed until soft peaks form.
- Thoroughly fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture.
- Scrape the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the surface.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, until risen and golden.
- Let the souffle cool for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, bring the cream and milk to a boil; transfer to the food processor.
- Add the Comte and Parmigiano-Reggiano and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Process until smooth.
- Season with salt and white pepper.
- Turn on the broiler.
- Invert the souffle onto a baking sheet and broil 8 inches from the heat for 30 seconds, until golden.
- Slice the souffle and serve with the parmesan cream.
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Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/double-baked-cheese-souffle-parmesan-cream (may not work)