Three-cheese souffles

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1. 1Heat oven to 200C/180°C / 350°F fan/ gas 6 and butter 4 small (about 200ml) ramekins. Sprinkle the Parmesan into the ramekins, turning until all sides are covered.
2. 2Lay the milk and bay leaves in a large saucepan over a gentle heat and turn up the heat until boils. Turn off the heat and leave to infuse for 15 mins.
3. 3Discard the bay leaves, add the butter and flour, and return to a low heat. Very gently simmer, stirring continuously with a balloon whisk, for about 6 mins until you get a smooth, thick white sauce.
4. 4Make sure that you get right into the corners of the pan to stop the sauce from catching or becoming lumpy.
5. 5Once thickened, transfer the sauce to a large bowl and stir through the mustard powder, cayenne pepper, Gruyère and egg yolks until fully combined.
6. 6In a spotlessly clean bowl and with a clean whisk, beat the egg whites just until peaks begin to form.
7. 7Carefully fold the egg whites into the cheese sauce in three stages making sure you fold, rather than stir, to keep the egg whites light and airy. Fill the prepared ramekins with the soufflé mix.
8. 8Top each soufflé with a cut the of goat’s cheese, then place the on a baking tray. Put it in the oven for 20-25 mins or until springy and well risen but cooked through.
9. 9RestLeave to cool, then run a knife around the edge of each dish and remove the soufflés. If preparing in advance, put the soufflés upside down (for neat presentation), on a tray. Cover tray in cling film.
10. 10RestChill for a few days or freeze for up to 1 month.
11. 11When ready to re-bake, heat oven to 200C/180°C / 350°F fan/gas 6.
12. 12Put the upside-down soufflés in a shallow baking dish, top with the remaining goat’s cheese slices and pour over the cream (this stops them from drying out when baked for the second time).
13. 13ServeLeave to cook for 8-10 mins until golden. Serve immediately alongside some simply dressed salad.