Author Notes
If you haven't experienced the pleasure of a surface-ripened blue cheese, your life is not yet complete. Debby and Bob Stetson produce beautiful cheeses at Westfield Farm in Hubbardston, MA, among them their Classic Blue Log, a goats' milk cheese that is inoculated with blue mold that develops on the rind of the cheese, creating a gorgeous blue-gray surface the color of summer storm clouds. The flavor is delicate and complex and fabulous.
This is an adaptation of Debby Stetson's recipe for a silky souffle that highlights the tangy notes of Westfield's Classic Blue. If you're unable to find this lovely cheese, do two things: 1) contact your local cheesemonger and strongly encourage him or her to see the light and order Westfield Farm cheeses and 2) substitute a soft goat cheese like St. Maure, Bonne Bouche or Valencay. —BethFalk
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons
salted butter
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1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
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1 cup
whole milk
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1 piece
Westfield Farm Classic Blue Log (4.5 oz), cubed
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3
eggs, separated
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a one-quart souffle dish (8 inch diameter, 3 inches deep).
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Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. When melted, whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook for about 2 minutes, whisking constantly, until the flour turns a light golden brown.
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Pour in the milk and whisk the mixture vigorously until smooth. Turn the heat to low and whisk until slightly thickened; add the cheese and stir until it has melted. Remove the mixture from the heat and beat in the egg yolks one at a time.
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In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Blend a quarter of the whites into the cheese mixture to lighten it. Gently fold in the remaining whites and spoon the mixture into the prepared souffle dish.
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Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the souffle has puffed 2-3 inches over the rim of the dish and the top is golden brown. Serve immediately.
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