This soufflé represents Hadley’s efforts to adapt to the sophisticated Parisian lifestyle and her desire to impress the literary circle, as depicted during their social gatherings in the novel.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a saucepan, melt butter, add flour, and cook for 2 minutes.
Slowly whisk in milk until thickened.
Remove from heat, mix in cheese and egg yolks.
Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into mixture.
Pour into a greased soufflé dish and bake for 25 minutes.