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Chocolate Souffle

Chocolate Souffle

A chocolate souffle is light, airy, rich, and decadent all at the same time. This recipe is simple, easy, and makes a perfect souffle every time.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people

Equipment

  • 4 - 6 oz. ramekins

Ingredients
  

Chocolate base:

  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for greasing ramekins
  • 6 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate , coarsely chopped
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 2 tablespoon sugar, plus more for coating ramekins
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Egg foam:

  • 4 large egg whites, room temperature
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ cup sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F and adjust the rack to the lower-middle position. Generously grease 4 - 6 oz. ramekins with butter and coat with sugar.
  • Separate the eggs into separate bowls while they are cold and then set the egg whites aside to come to room temperature.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and then stir in the butter until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in the chocolate until melted and smooth.
  • Whisk the vanilla extract, flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt in with the egg yolks. In a slow and steady stream, pour the chocolate mixture into the yolks while whisking constantly.
  • Use a hand-held or stand mixer to whip the egg whites with the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Add in 2 tablespoons of sugar and continue to whip for another 30 seconds. Add in another 2 tablespoons of sugar and whip until glossy stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate base until smooth. Pour into the prepared ramekins and level off the top with a knife.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 14-16 minutes until they have risen 1-2 inches and are only slightly wobbly in the center. Do not open the oven door while they bake.
  • Sprinkle the tops with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 37.7g | Protein: 7.1g | Fat: 16.2g | Saturated Fat: 9.2g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 32.9g | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg