Ingredients
- 18 large cloves garlic, unpeeled
- 2 tablespoons butter, plus butter for greasing the souffle dishes
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ pound semihard goat cheese, crumbled, about 1 3/4 cups
- 6 eggs, separated
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
419 calories; 27 grams fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 17 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 24 grams protein; 329 milligrams cholesterol; 410 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Four servings
Preparation
- Place the garlic in a saucepan and add cold water to cover. Bring to the boil and let simmer about 40 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Peel the garlic and put the cloves in a bowl. Mash well. There should be about one-quarter cup.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Butter four individual souffle dishes, each with a one-and-one-half-cup capacity. Chill.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and add the flour, stirring with a wire whisk. When blended, add the milk, stirring rapidly with the whisk. When thickened and smooth, remove from the heat.
- Blend the cornstarch and water, and stir into the sauce. Return to the heat, stirring, and bring to a simmer. Sprinkle with black pepper and cayenne. Add the cheese and garlic.
- Beat the egg yolks and add them to the mixture. Beat vigorously and bring barely to the boil. Remove from the heat and immediately scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl to prevent further cooking. Let cool briefly.
- Meanwhile, beat the egg whites until stiff. Add one-third of the whites to the cheese mixture and beat with a wire whisk. Add the remaining whites and fold them in, stirring from the bottom and sides.
- Spoon equal amounts of the mixture into the individual dishes. Place the dishes on a baking sheet in the oven and bake 12 minutes until well puffed and brown.
1 hour 20 minutes
Dining and Cooking