How to Make the Perfect Soufflé

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Ah, the soufflé. The bête noire of every chef, a true challenge of culinary finesse and sheer willpower.

According to chef Alex Gabriel, however, it’s not as hard as people say. Gabriel, the French human smiley face emoji that is the star of the YouTube channel Alex French Guy Cooking, is constantly on the lookout for a new culinary challenge. He’s made his own wine, his own ramen, and even a vegetarian steak tartare! But this cheese soufflé might be his most impressive move yet.

Watch this tutorial to learn how to get that light, fluffy masterpiece, topped with cheese and baked to perfection. And you can make it in anything, from your dad’s old Seinfeld mug to those ramekins in the back of the china cabinet you’ve never had a chance to use.

And don’t forget to eat fast! These flavorful little puffs deflate in a matter of minutes. So watch the clock in five, four, three, two…

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