Creamy Mornay Sauce using a Thermomix

Thermomix TM6, Thermomix TM5, Thermomix TM31

(4.9)

Preparation time

21 min

Total time

23 min

Servings

4

Calories / Serving

1015 Cals

Difficulty

Easy
Creamy Mornay Sauce using a Thermomix

Ah, the Mornay sauce! A velvety creation that’s more than just a sauce; it's a culinary hug that blankets your favorite dishes in creamy goodness. Originating from the French cuisine with roots tracing back to the 19th century, the Mornay sauce transforms humble ingredients like Parmesan cheese, flour, and milk into an elegant delight that can elevate even the most mundane meals. Legend has it that this delightful concoction was named after a French nobleman, the Duke of Mornay, who fancied himself quite the gourmet. So, whether you're draping it over vegetables, pasta, or even a decadent gratin, remember – you're not just cooking; you're indulging in a piece of history, one cheesy bite at a time!

Ingredients

  • 50 g Butter
  • 50 g Flour t55
  • 500 g Milk
  • 1 Pinch(es) Salt
  • 1 Pinch(es) Pepper
  • 1 Pinch(es) Ground nutmeg
  • 100 g Gruyere

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Steps

Roux

  1. Add 50 g of butter in the food processor bowl.
  2. Mix manual: 3:00min / 60°C / Speed 2.
  3. Add 50 g of flour t55 in the food processor bowl.
  4. Mix manual: 3:00min / 90°C / Speed 3.

Mornay Sauce

  1. Add 500 g of milk, 1 pinch(es) of salt, 1 pinch(es) of pepper, 1 pinch(es) of ground nutmeg in the food processor bowl.
  2. Mix manual: 8:00min / 90°C / Speed 4.
  3. Add 100 g of gruyere in the food processor bowl.
  4. Mix manual: 2:00min / 0°C / Speed 6.
  5. Serve Hot.