Apricot, Gruyere and Walnut Souffles
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 1⁄3 cup toasted walnuts, finely chopped
- melted butter, for greaasing ramekins
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1⁄4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2⁄3 cup milk
- 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups gruyere cheese, shredded
- 2⁄3 cup smucker's pure apricot jam
- 1 pinch salt
directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F Generously brush the insides of eight 6oz. ramekins with melted butter and dust with toasted walnuts. Place on baking sheet.
- Meanwhile, beat egg whites, and cream of tartar in bowl of electric mixer until stiff. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring unrtil smooth, abour 1 minute. Add milk and cinnamon, whisking until smooth, and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring until almost melted. Some shreds will remain. Mix in egg yolks, jam and salt. Fold in beaten egg whites. Spoon into prepared ramekins.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out almost dry.
- To serve, line individual serving plates with a napkin, and place hot ramekin on top. Serve immediately.
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