3 armagnac souffle Recipes

whole steamed chestnuts or vacuum-packed roasted chestnuts, water, unsalted butter, room temperature, divided, sugar (for coating souffle dish) plus 14 tbsp , divided, whole milk, divided, egg yolks, cornstarch, salt, armagnac , cognac, or other brandy, vanilla extract, egg whites (about 8 large), cream of tartar

sugar, sliced almonds or whole hazelnuts (1 1/2 oz), toasted and, if using hazelnuts, any loose skins rubbed off with a kitchen towel and nuts chopped, sugar, water, egg whites at room temperature for 30 minutes, chilled heavy cream, cognac or armagnac