Happy Valentine's Day!

We would like to wish all cheese lovers a Happy Valentine's Day. We would never suggest anything too ‘cheesy’ for a romantic occasion, but we would love to hear from those of you who have ditched the chocolates and replaced them with a delicious wedge of West Country Farmhouse Cheddar!

Stuck for something to cook for the love of your life? Here’s a delicious soufflé for you to try out that’s sure to rise to the occasion…

West Country Soufflé with Keen’s Extra Mature Cheddar

Serves: 4
Prep: 20 minutes
Cooking: 15 – 20 minutes

Ingredients:
50g butter
150ml milk
100g West Country Keen’s Extra Mature Cheddar
60g mixed breadcrumbs
50g plain flour
2 egg yolks
5 egg whites
40g ground walnuts

Butter four ramekins with soft butter and freeze – repeat three times to ensure a good coating. Coat the inside of each ramekin with breadcrumbs and walnuts mixed together
Melt butter in saucepan and add flour stirring until the mixture becomes a light coloured roux
Still stirring, gradually add the milk and then add the grated cheese
Pour this mixture into a bowl and beat in the egg yolks. Season with salt and pepper
Whisk the eggs whites to soft peaks and add a little lemon juice. Carefully fold the egg whites into the mixture
Gently pour the soufflé mixture into each ramekin. Smooth with a spatula and place in baking tray filled with boiling water
Place in a preheated oven at 180 degrees c and bake for 15 -20 minutes until golden brown. Serve immediately with a green salad