Soffiato al Bitto dop

🧀 Bitto DOP Soufflé with Citrus Sauce and Figs – An Elegant and Fragrant Appetizer

A gourmet dish that encapsulates all the flavor of Valtellina! The Bitto DOP Soufflé is a refined preparation, perfect to serve as a warm appetizer or light main course on special occasions ✨.

The aroma of Bitto cheese is enhanced by a delicate citrus sauce and figs infused with passito, while laurel oil adds an aromatic and irresistible final touch 🌿🍊.

An explosion of flavors and aromas that captivates at the first taste.

📝 Ingredients for 4 people

For the Bitto soufflé

• 250 g of ricotta
• 5 g of 00 flour, sifted
• 50 g of grated Bitto DOP
• 1 egg white
• 50 ml of fresh milk
• 40 ml of cooking cream

For the citrus sauce

• 200 g of white onion
• 300 g of celery
• 200 g of carrot
• 100 g of fennel
• 15 g of orange peel (untreated)
• 15 g of lemon peel
• 1 stick of cinnamon
• ½ glass of Passito (or Grand Marnier)
• 1 glass of natural water
• Extra virgin olive oil, salt, sugar to taste

For the laurel-infused oil

• 50 ml of extra virgin olive oil
• 3 leaves of laurel

For the figs

• 4 dried figs soaked in Passito overnight

👨‍🍳 Preparation

🧁 Soufflé

1. Blend all the soufflé ingredients in a mixer until you obtain a smooth cream.
2. Pour into buttered molds and bake in a water bath in the oven at 130°C for about 20 minutes.

🍊 Citrus Sauce

1. Clean and chop all the vegetables.
2. In a pan, toast the orange and lemon peels with the cinnamon and a tablespoon of oil.
3. Add the vegetables, a pinch of salt and sugar, let them flavor, then deglaze with the Passito.
4. Let the alcohol evaporate, add the water and cook for 20 minutes. Strain the sauce and set aside.

🌿 Laurel-infused Oil

1. Heat the oil to about 50°C, add the laurel leaves and let .

🍽️ Finishing and Presentation

1. Place the warm soufflé in the center of a deep plate.
2. Garnish with the dried figs cut in half (or other dried fruit).
3. Drizzle with a few drops of laurel oil and serve immediately.

📸 The image of the dishes is purely indicative and does not necessarily correspond exactly to the recipe.