Spinach and Green Garlic Soufflé

A light and airy soufflé combining fresh spinach, green garlic, and creamy goat cheese. This elegant dish features a delicate balance of flavors with Parmesan and herbs, perfect for a sophisticated meal.

6 servings
1 hr 10 min

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup green garlic
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1⅓ cups milk
  • 1 to taste sea salt and pepper
  • 1 cup goat cheese
  • 4 whole egg yolks
  • 6 whole egg whites

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Butter a 6-cup soufflé dish or gratin dish and dust it with a few tablespoons of the Parmesan cheese.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    2. Put the garlic, cream, and thyme in a small saucepan over low heat. Bring slowly to a boil, then turn off the heat, cover, and let steep for 15 minutes.

    15 min

  3. 3.

    3. Wash the spinach well, then wilt it in a skillet with the water clinging to the leaves. Tip it into a colander, press out the moisture, then finely chop.

    10 min

  4. 4.

    4. Melt the 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Whisk in the milk and stir until it thickens. Add 1 teaspoon salt, then stir in the goat cheese and remaining Parmesan. Turn off the heat and stir in the egg yolks, spinach, and the garlic-cream mixture. Season with pepper.

    10 min

  5. 5.

    5. Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they form firm peaks that are just a bit on the soft side. Fold the whites and base together. Scrape the batter into the prepared dish and bake until golden brown and set, about 25 minutes for a gratin dish, 30 minutes if using a soufflé dish.

    30 min

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