Orange Hokkaido Squash Souffles

Name: Orange Hokkaido Squash Souffles
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for ramekins; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for ramekins; 1 1/4 cups half-and-half; 3 sprigs thyme; 1 dried bay leaf; 2 shallots, coarsely chopped; 1 cup Roasted Squash Puree made with orange Hokkaido squash; 4 large egg yolks; 3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh marjoram; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 4 ounces Gruyere cheese, grated on the large holes of a box grater; 6 large egg whites