INDIVIDUAL UPSIDE-DOWN GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLES

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Categories     Cheese

Yield 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
1/4 cup flour
3 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup milk
1 (125 gram) package Paillot de chevre cheese, diced
3 egg yolks
salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
5 egg whites
gourmet lettuce
homemade vinaigrette

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 175 degrees C (350 degrees F). In a small bowl, combine the walnuts and 2 teaspoons of flour. Generously butter 6 ramekins. Sprinkle some of the nut mixture into each ramekin, tipping so that the nuts stick to the bottom and sides. Discard any excess. In a small saucepan, melt the butter and add the remaining flour. Cook 3 minutes over medium heat then add the milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, cook 2 minutes, remove from heat and let cool in the pan. Add the Paillot de chevre cheese, egg yolks, salt and pepper and stir well. Set aside on the counter. In a bowl, beat the egg whites until almost stiff. Delicately fold one third at a time into the cheese mixture. Divide the mixture among the 6 ramekins. Cook in a bain-marie (hot water bath) in the middle of the oven for about 25 minutes. Carefully remove the whole pan from the oven and leave the ramekins in the bain-marie for 15 minutes. Run a sharp knife around the edge of each souffle and gently unmold upside-down onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate.* Before serving, preheat the oven to 210 degrees C (425 degrees F). Place the souffles in the middle of the oven and heat until they puff up, about 10 minutes. Serve on a bed of gourmet lettuce that has been tossed with the vinaigrette of your choice. - - - *These little souffles are a real treat and may be prepared up to 48 hours in advance. Simply reheat and serve.

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