Embark on a culinary adventure with the delectable pear and blue cheese souffle, a dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors. This classic French dish combines the creamy richness of blue cheese with the delicate sweetness of pears, resulting in a light and airy soufflé that is both visually stunning and utterly irresistible. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply seeking a special treat for yourself, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a perfect pear and blue cheese soufflé that is sure to impress and delight.
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ROASTED PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLé
Sweet roasted pears counterpoint the salty blue cheese in this savoury vegetarian soufflé - grab two spoons and share it with your date. Just getting to know each other? Too soon for two spoons? Why not make this elegant linguine with saffron, roasted garlic, herb butter and hazelnuts for your next date night or Valentine's Day?
Provided by delicious. magazine
Categories Soufflé recipes
Time 45m
Yield Serves 2 - 3 for lunch or 2 for supper
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs into the greased baking dish, turning to coat the inside. Heat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 6.
- Put all the pear slices in a frying pan over a high heat with 25g of the butter, the sugar, a splash of water and the thyme. Bring to the boil, then lower the heat slightly and cook for 15-20 minutes or until soft and caramelised. Season with smoked (or ordinary) salt and ground black pepper. Set aside to cool a little.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter in a pan. When it foams, stir in the flour and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring with a spatula, until it smells biscuity. Take the pan off the heat and beat in the warm milk until smooth. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, stirring until smooth and thick.
- Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the egg yolks and half the blue cheese. Put half the pears (a mix of peeled and unpeeled) in the prepared dish.
- In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites using an electric hand mixer until they hold medium-stiff peaks. Mix 1 tbsp of the egg white into the egg yolk mixture to loosen it, then gently but briskly fold in the remainder using a metal spoon. Pour into the dish and top with the remaining cheese. Bake for 18-20 minutes until puffed up but with a slight wobble.
- Meanwhile, toss the salad ingredients with the remaining pears. Whisk the dressing ingredients, drizzle over the salad and season with black pepper.
- Serve the soufflé immediately, sprinkled with the extra thyme, along with the salad and some crusty bread if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574kcals, Fat 42.2g (18.4g saturated), Protein 17.3g, Carbohydrate 28.7g (17.3g sugars), Fiber 5g
ROASTED PEARS WITH BLUE CHEESE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Peel the pears and slice them lengthwise into halves. With a small sharp paring knife and a melon baller, remove the core and seeds from each pear, leaving a round well for the filling. Trim a small slice away from the rounded sides of each pear half so that they will sit in the baking dish without wobbling. Toss the pears with some lemon juice to prevent them from turning brown. Arrange them, core side up, in a baking dish large enough to hold the pears snugly.
- Gently toss the crumbled blue cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts together in a small bowl. Divide the mixture among the pears, mounding it on top of the indentation.
- In the same small bowl, combine the apple cider, port, and brown sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour the mixture over and around the pears. Bake the pears, basting occasionally with the cider mixture, for 30 minutes, or until tender. Set aside until warm or at room temperature.
- Just before serving, whisk together the olive oil, 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the basting liquid in a large bowl. Divide the arugula among 6 plates and top each with a pear half. Drizzle each pear with some of the basting liquid, sprinkle with salt, and serve warm.
BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Butter the inside of an 8-cup souffle dish (7 1/2 inches in diameter and 3 1/4 inches deep) and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. With a wooden spoon, stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in the hot milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, the cayenne, and nutmeg. Cook over low heat, whisking constantly, for 1 minute, until smooth and thick.
- Off the heat, while still hot, whisk in the egg yolks, one at a time. Stir in the Roquefort and the 1/4 cup of Parmesan and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Put the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, on medium speed for 1 minute, then finally on high speed until they form firm, glossy peaks.
- Whisk 1/4 of the egg whites into the cheese sauce to lighten and then fold in the rest. Pour into the souffle dish, then smooth the top. Draw a large circle on top with the spatula to help the souffle rise evenly, and place in the middle of the oven. Turn the temperature down to 375 degrees F. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes (don't peek!) until puffed and brown. Serve immediately.
PEAR BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLE
Amazing! great for guests. easy to make.
Categories Vegetarian Meals French French Vegetarian Meals Vegetarian Vegetarian Vegetarian Meals
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pre-heat oven to 350 F
- Heat the water and Splenda in a pan stiring until dissolved.
- increase the heat, boil vigorously for 5 minutes, reduce to a simmer, add the pear and poach gently for 10 minutes.
- Drain and dice the pear and put pieces into 2 buttered ramekins.
- Melt the butter in a small pan, add the flour and stir until it is absorbed.
- Gradually add the milk and cook, still stirring, until thick. Add the blue cheese and stir untill melted.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the egg yolk.
- Whisk the egg whites until they are stiff but not dry. Gently fold 2 tbsp of egg white into the sauce to loosen the mixture. Fold the remaining egg whites into the sauce.
- Spoon into ramekins and place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake 15 minutes or until well risen.
- Serve immediately, souffle will fall when cool.
- Serves 2
Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Info Servings Per Recipe 2 Amount Per Serving Calories
PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
This salad brings together ingredients that really enhance each other, and the dressing packs a perfect punch with maple syrup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. It's a favorite in my family!
Provided by SPERL25
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the salad greens in a large bowl. Add the red onion, pear, pecans, and blue cheese, and toss to mix evenly.
- To make the dressing, place the maple syrup, vinegar, mayonnaise, brown sugar, salt, and pepper in a blender, and blend thoroughly. With the motor running, slowly pour in the walnut oil. Blend until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute. Pour over salad mixture, and toss to coat greens evenly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 630.7 mg, Sugar 17.9 g
BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLE
Steps:
- Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat a 2-qt. souffle dish with cooking spray and lightly sprinkle with 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese; set aside., In a small saucepan, combine flour and seasonings. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 minute longer or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in blue cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese. Remove from the heat; transfer to a large bowl., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the bowl, stirring constantly. Allow to cool slightly., In another large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg whites into cheese mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg whites until combined. , Transfer to prepared dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE PASTRY TRIANGLES
To die for delicious. Fairly quick appetizer and guests can't get enough. The perfect balance of sweet and savory. Easy to adjust for large or small groups. Don't skip the onions!
Provided by Scarlett
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir the onions into the butter, and cook until the onions have softened and caramelized to a deep, golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Stir frequently as the onions cook to keep them from burning. Once done, season with salt and pepper, and set aside to cool.
- Use a sharp knife to cut each sheet of puff pastry into 9 squares. Cut each square in half diagonally to yield 36 triangles. Place the triangles onto the prepared baking sheets, and top with the caramelized onions, pears, and 1 teaspoon of blue cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 80.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CABRALES CHEESE SOUFFLES WITH ENDIVE AND ASIAN PEAR SALAD
Provided by Todd Davies
Categories Milk/Cream Mixer Cheese Egg Appetizer Brunch Bake Quick & Easy Blue Cheese Winter Asian Pear Endive Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter six 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Dust with flour; shake out excess. Place dishes in roasting pan. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup flour; whisk 1 minute. Gradually add milk and whisk until mixture is thick and smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add cheese and whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in egg yolks, pepper, and kosher salt. Cool soufflé base 15 minutes.
- Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in medium bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold whites into soufflé base in 2 additions (mixture will be runny). Divide soufflé among prepared dishes. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of dishes. Bake until soufflés are slightly puffed and golden on top, about 35 minutes (soufflés may not rise above rim of dishes). (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Remove soufflés from water bath; let stand at room temperature. Place soufflé dishes on baking sheet and rewarm in 350°F oven 10 minutes.)
- Divide Endive and Asian Pear Salad among 6 plates. Place 1 soufflé dish alongside salad on each plate and serve.
CHEESE SOUFFLé IN 4 EASY STEPS
Didn't think you could manage a soufflé? Try this simple step-by-step recipe and conquer a classic
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Brunch, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Starter, Supper
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preparing the soufflé dish: Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 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.
- Making a thick white sauce: In a pan, melt the butter over a medium heat; stir in the flour and mustard. 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 cheddar and season well.
- 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.
- Top-hatting: 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 mins until the top is golden and risen and has a slight wobble. Serve immediately.
- EQUIPMENT: 15cm soufflé dish, saucepan, 2 large mixing bowls, wooden spoon, spatula, baking sheet, large metal spoon, measuring jug, grater, electric whisk, cutlery knife.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 18 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1.02 milligram of sodium
PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLE
This recipe is designed to serve two people in individual dishes. You may expand the recipe to serve as many as needed, however. It's very easy and makes a lovely starter or gourmet course. Complement with salad.
Provided by ladyroseofrohan
Categories Cheese
Time 50m
Yield 2 ramekins, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat water and sugar in a pan until dissolved. Increase the heat, boil vigorously for 5 minutes, reduce to a simmer, add pear and poach for 10 minutes. Drain and dice the pear and put the pieces in 2 buttered ramekins.
- Melt the butter in a small pan, add flour, and stir until absorbed. Gradually add milk. Stir and cook until thick. Add blue cheese and stir until melted. Remove from heat and stir in egg yolk.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk egg whites until stiff but not dry. Gently fold 2 tbsp of eggw hite into the sauce to loosen the mixture. Fold in remaining egg whites. Spoon into ramekins and place on a cookie sheet.
- Put cookie sheet in the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until well risen. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 146.4, Sodium 612.1, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 33.6, Protein 15.5
BLUE CHEESE SOUFFLE
Oh My! This is an awesome recipe. It is from Tyler Florence of Food 911. I have served it for brunch with fresh fruit and for dinner with rib eye steaks. Very versitile and easy.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare 4 (8-ounce) ramekins or a 1 1/2-quart souffle dish by greasing with softened butter and coating with Parmesan.
- Make a thick bechamel sauce base by melting 3 tablespoons butter over low-medium heat in a thick-bottomed saucepan.
- Just as the foam subsides, add the flour, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or whisk to prevent lumps.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to coat the flour and remove the starchy taste, do not allow to brown.
- Add the hot milk to the roux and continue to whisk until the mixture is smoothly thickened.
- Remove from heat.
- Beat in the egg yolks one at a time.
- Season with salt, pepper, and mustard.
- Stir in the cheese and incorporated evenly.
- Chill while preparing the egg whites.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar just until they hold soft peaks.
- Fold 1/3 of the beaten whites into the bechamel mixture to lighten it.
- Then gently fold in the rest.
- Pour into the prepared ramekins or souffle dish and place on a cookie sheet.
- Bake on the middle rack for about 25 minutes.
- The souffle is done when it has puffed over the rim, the outside is golden and the center giggles slightly.
- Take care not to over bake.
PEAR AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD
Spring salad topped with red onion, candied pecans, blue cheese crumbles and a zesty homemade dressing.
Provided by Elyse
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place salad in a large bowl.
- Top with onion, pear, pecans and blue cheese. Toss until combined.
- Place all dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat, or serve on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 1852 kcal, Fat 157 g, SaturatedFat 33 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 3882 mg, Carbohydrate 102 g, Sugar 74 g, Protein 17 mg
Tips:
- For the best results, use ripe pears that are firm and not too soft.
- If you don't have a pear corer, you can use a sharp knife to remove the core of the pears.
- Be sure to grate the cheese finely so that it melts evenly into the soufflé.
- Don't overmix the soufflé batter. Overmixing can cause the soufflé to deflate.
- Bake the soufflé immediately after assembling it. The longer the batter sits, the more likely it is to deflate.
- Serve the soufflé immediately. Soufflés are best when eaten fresh out of the oven.
Conclusion:
Pear and blue cheese soufflé is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. It is also relatively easy to make, so it is a great option for home cooks of all skill levels. With its light and fluffy texture and its sweet and savory flavors, pear and blue cheese soufflé is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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