Crab and Gruyère soufflés

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180ŒÁC/fan160ŒÁC/gas 4. Butter the insides of 6 x 150ml ramekins, then sprinkle with the breadcrumbs. In a bowl, mix the crabmeat with the dill, lemon zest and chilli, then set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan, then stir in the flour. Cook for 1 minute, then gradually stir in the milk until you have a smooth, thick white sauce. Add the Gruyère, then season well. Allow to cool slightly, then stir in the egg yolks and the crabmeat mixture.
3. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with the cream of tartar until they form peaks, then fold 1 large tablespoon into the egg, crab and cheese mixture. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites until well combined, then spoon into the prepared ramekins.
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4. Place the ramekins in a large roasting tin and pour in boiling water from a kettle until it comes halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Carefully transfer to the oven, then bake for 30-35 minutes until puffed and golden. Serve immediately with neat triangles of toast.