Easy Cheese Souffle with Brie Cheese

Learn everything you need to know to make fluffy and airy Cheese Souffle with Brie in this fun and fancy recipe. Soufflé is so simple that anyone can make it at home. Plus, I’ll share plenty of tips to make it come out perfect every time. 

French delicacies such as French Onion Soup are common in upscale restaurants but Cheese souffle is the most popular. Just because it’s fancy, doesn’t mean it’s off limits to home cooks. In fact, soufflés are quite easy and only require a few ingredients.

Ingredients in a cheese souffle and why to use them

• Melted butter: Adds buttery flavor and mixed with flour
• All-purpose flour: Stir with melted butter to create a roux, also helps the soufflé rise when baking
• Egg yolk: Creates a creamy, custard-like effect
• Egg white: Beat until peaks form to incorporate air. This creates a delicate, puffy texture
• Cheese: The ‘cheese’ part of a cheese souffle. Melted into the mixture to add flavor and texture
• Seasonings: Add ingredients such as salt, cayenne, paprika or mustard powder

How to make a cheese soufflé

• Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in flour until combined
• Stir in milk until incorporated and thickened
• Slowly stir in shredded or cubed cheese until melted
• Remove from heat and stir with egg yolks, cool slightly
• Beat egg whites on medium until soft peaks form
• Fold with cheese mixture, pour into ramekins, and bake at 350 F. for about 40 minutes
• Serve immediately, as it will deflate while cooling

What cheese to use in a cheese souffle?

Check out my Cheeses of Europe post to learn about different types of cheese. However, Cheddar, Parmesan, Colby Jack, Havarti, and Gruyere all work well. In this recipe, I used brie cheese to make this Easy Cheese Souffle unique. Be sure to cut off the rind for a creamy texture and easy melting.

Brie is also great served on its own room at temp with crackers, nuts, fruits, and spreads, or is a unique addition to cheese soufflés.

Tips for making Easy Cheese Souffle

• Use salted butter to enhance flavors
• When making the butter and flour roux, stir often to prevent clumping
• Same thing when adding milk and cheese to melt. A whisk works best for incorporating.
• Add the cheese mixture slowly to the egg yolks, stirring constantly, so it mixes in well
• Use a stand mixer or electric hand mixer on medium to beat egg whites until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes
• Fold a bit of the beaten egg whites into the cheese and egg yolk mixture to lighten up, then add that to the rest of the egg whites
• Carefully fold together just until combined to keep it airy. The mixture is delicate and too much mixing will deflate it.
• Leave a bit of space when baking to allow for rising
• It’s best to not open oven during baking, as a change in temperature could cause souffle to drop. Instead, turn on the oven light to see. When it’s risen and you think it’s close to done, open the oven quickly and see if it’s golden.
• Serve immediately, as the souffle will drop while cooling

How much space to leave in dish when baking cheese souffle

Fill ramekin about ¾-inch in from the top to allow cheese souffle to rise. It should puff up about ½-inch over top.

How to tell if cheese souffle is cooked

The top will be crisp and browned, slightly more than golden and souffle will have risen. Shake the dish a bit, just a bit of wiggle is good. You can insert a knife in the center and it should come out clean, but isn’t the best for presentation.

More cheesy recipes you may like:

• Candied Bacon Au Gratin Potatoes
• Creamy Blue Cheese Puff Pastry Squares
• Mini Sausage and Spinach Phyllo Cups
• Caramel Apple Cheese Ball
• Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
• Craisins White Cheddar Cheese Ball
• Philly Cheese Steak Dip
• Hot Reuben Cheese Dip
• Grilled Cheese Burgers on Portobello Buns
• Ham and Cheese Scones
• Roasted Eggplant Parmesan Pizza Slices

Easy Cheese Souffle with Brie Cheese

Written by Matt | Plating Pixels

Butter, flour, milk, egg and Brie cheese baked until puffed and golden.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Side

Cuisine French

Servings 4 souffles

Calories 429 kcal

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Medium Bowl
• Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
• Ramekin Dishes

Ingredients

  

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• 8 ounce wheel double creme Brie cheese
• ¼ cup salted butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon mustard powder
• Pinch of cayenne powder
• 1 cup whole milk
• 4 large egg yolks
• 4 large egg whites

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Slice off all the rind from edges and sides of brie and discard. Cut cheese into small cubes and set aside.
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour, mustard powder and cayenne.
• Slowly pour in milk while stirring until combined. Heat, whisking constantly until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add brie pieces and stir until combined and melted. Remove from heat.
• In a medium bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. While whisking, slowly pour in cheese mixture until combined. Set aside to cool slightly.
• Beat egg whites on medium in a stand or hand mixer until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
• Scoop 1-cup of beaten egg whites onto cheese mixture and fold until combined. Pour this mixture back into mixing bowl and carefully fold with eggs whites until combined.
• Pour into four medium or two ramekin dishes, leaving about ¾-inch space from tops. Bake 30-40 minutes, or until top is browned and center jiggles slightly when shook. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Use salted butter to enhance flavors
• When making the butter and flour roux, stir often to prevent clumping
• Same thing when adding milk and cheese to melt. A whisk works best for incorporating.
• Add cheese mixture slowly to egg yolks, stirring constantly, so it mixes in well
• Carefully fold mixture together just until combined to keep airy. It's delicate and too much mixing will deflate it.
• Leave space in the dish when baking to allow for rising
• It’s best to not open oven during baking as a change in temperature could cause souffle to drop. Instead turn on oven light to see. When it’s risen and you think it’s close to done, open oven quickly and see if it's golden brown.
• Serve immediately as the souffle will drop while cooling

Nutrition Facts

Easy Cheese Souffle with Brie Cheese

Serving Size

 

1 souffle

Amount per Serving

Calories

429

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

33

g

51

%

Saturated Fat

 

19

g

119

%

Cholesterol

 

277

mg

92

%

Sodium

 

547

mg

24

%

Potassium

 

239

mg

7

%

Carbohydrates

 

10

g

3

%

Fiber

 

0

g

0

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

20

g

40

%

Vitamin A

 

1035

IU

21

%

Calcium

 

199

mg

20

%

Iron

 

1.1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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– Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens: 100 Best Cheesy Recipes. Print, 2018.