Description

These Valentine’s Brunch Goat Cheese Soufflés are a delightful treat featuring rich goat cheese and aromatic herbs. Perfect for impressing your loved ones with an easy yet flavorful dish, these soufflés spotlight the wonderful combination of goat cheese, parmesan, and lavender, making them a memorable addition to any breakfast or brunch table.

Ingredients

Scale

3 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese, divided
½ teaspoon dried lavender
½ medium lemon, zested
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 ounces soft goat cheese
1 ounce ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon honey (orange blossom preferred)
3 large eggs, separated
¼ cup low-fat milk
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
butter for the ramekins

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Butter the ramekins and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on the bottoms and sides. Set aside.
Rub the dried lavender to create a powder. Mix with the lemon zest, 1 tablespoon of Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, blend goat cheese, ricotta, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, thyme, honey, egg yolks, milk, and flour. Stir well.
In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites to firm peaks. Gently fold them into the cheese-yolk mixture in three parts, leaving some lumps for rise.
Place the ramekins in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up the sides. Spoon the cheese-egg mixture into the ramekins, filling two-thirds full.
Wipe the rims of the ramekins to ensure a smooth rise for the soufflés.
Bake for 20 minutes until browned and firm. Let cool for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and invert to release or serve in ramekins.
Serve warm with a small salad.

Notes

Using fresh herbs enhances the flavor of the soufflés.
Make sure not to over-whip the egg whites to maintain a light texture.
Soufflés are best served immediately after baking for optimal fluffiness.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 soufflé
Calories: 250
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 320mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 12g
Cholesterol: 130mg