Yorkshire Cask Souffle

DessertServes 4

Using punchy Yorkshire Cask Cheese, a collaboration between West Yorkshire based family-run artisan cheesemonger Cryer & Stott and Leeds Brewery, this rich and creamy cheddar, blended with mustard seed and Hellfire Ale gives the perfect kick to a traditional cheese soufflé.

Ingredients

50g Butter, plus extra for greasing

25g Breadcrumbs

50g Plain Flour

300ml Milk

4 Eggs

100g Grated Yorkshire Cask Cheese

Method

  1. Prepare the soufflé dish: Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas mark 6 and place a baking sheet on the middle shelf. Butter a 15cm soufflé dish generously, then sprinkle in the breadcrumbs and rotate the dish to ensure the butter is evenly coated. Tip out any excess breadcrumbs.
  1. Make a thick white sauce: In a pan, melt the butter over a medium heat; stir in the flour. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Take off the heat and gradually stir in the milk, mixing it in thoroughly before adding more. Return to the heat and stir continuously until very thick (around 10 mins). Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool. Crack the eggs, placing the whites into a clean bowl and stirring the yolks into the sauce. Stir in 100g of grated Yorkshire Cask Cheese and season well.
  1. Adding the egg whites: Use a clean whisk to beat the egg whites until peaks form that just hold their shape (electric is best as it will make the job much quicker). Then take a metal spoon and gently stir the whipped whites into the white sauce in a figure of eight.
  1. Spoon the mixture into the dish. Run a cutlery knife around the edge to create a ‘top hat’ effect; this ensures the soufflé rises above the rim and doesn’t stick. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and risen and has a slight wobble. Serve immediately.