Recipe

Pear Stilton And Walnut Souffles With Pear Compote Recipe

	Dond / All my dishes 2 years, 1 month ago I have been making this appetizer for guests and family for nearly ten years, ever since I first saw Emeril prepare it on one of his shows. The combination of cheeses, matched with the sweetness of the pear compote, is irresistible. Prep:15m Cook:30m Servings:6	Dond
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Ingredients

2 teaspoons ground toasted walnuts, plus 1 tablespoon chopped toasted walnuts

½ teaspoon salt

½ stalk celery, very thinly sliced

1 large pear, peeled, cored, and diced

3 tablespoons grated Gruyere

1½ cup whole milk, scalded

2 tablespoons Muscat de Beaune de Venise, or other sweet, late-harvest wine

2 tablespoons, plus 1½ teaspoons unsalted butter

3 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon flour, plus 2 tablespoons flour

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ cup crumbled Stilton

4 large egg whites

¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

For the Pear Compote:

1½ cups Muscat de Beaune de Venise, or other late-harvest white wine

1 whole clove

2 pounds pears, peeled, cored, and diced

¼ cup sugar

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Generously butter 6 small ramekins with a little butter.

Combine ground walnuts and 1 teaspoon flour in a small bowl.

Sprinkle the dishes with the walnut-flour mixture, make sure the mixture coats the insides, and knock out the excess. Set ramekins aside.

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large, heavy saucepan over high heat.

Add the celery, chopped walnuts, and pear, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes.

Add the remaining flour and cook, stirring constantly, until foamy and slightly thick, 2 minutes.

Whisk in the hot milk and wine, and cook, whisking constantly, until smooth and thick, about 3 minutes.

Remove from the heat.

Mix egg yolks, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add the egg yolks to the sauce, and whisk well to blend.

Fold in the Stilton and Gruyere.

Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar in a large clean bowl until stiff but not dry.

Fold one-third of the whites into the egg yolk mixture to lighten.

Fold in the remaining whites, being very careful not to overmix.

Divide the soufflée mixture among the 6 prepared dishes.

Place the soufflées on a baking sheet and place in the oven.

Reduce the heat to 375 degrees F and bake until puffed, golden and gently set in center, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven.

Spoon Pear Compote over each and serve immediately.

Pear Compote:

In a medium, heavy saucepan, combine the wine, sugar, and clove over medium-high heat.

Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.

Add the pears and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes.

Transfer the pears to a medium bowl.

Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Remove from the heat and discard the clove.

Pour the syrup over the pears and let cool to room temperature.

Serve with the Pear, Stilton, and Walnut Soufflées.

Yield: about 1 cup

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Comments

kukla 2 years, 1 month ago said:
Dond, this sounds like it would hit every taste sensation; sweet, a bit salty, creamy, a bit of bite from the pepper and clove...No wonder you've been making it for so long! I am saving this one for later in the year, when I can give it my proper attention! GREAT post, with thanks!

dond 2 years, 1 month ago said:
You can substitute gorgonzola and it works just as well. You can also substitute pear liqueur for the Muscat and that gives it an interesting kick. I think I've varied this recipe just about every way possible over the years.

luisascatering 1 year, 1 month ago said:
Just lovely. I think you'd like my Poached Pears with Stilton and Endive too-come check it out :-)

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