Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent delight of a classic Chocolate Soufflé. This airy treat is a perfect balance of sweetness and velvety chocolate, making it an elegant dessert choice for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Soufflé:
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for dusting
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter ramekins and dust with sugar.
- Make chocolate base: Melt butter, add flour, then gradually whisk in milk. Stir in chocolate until melted. Add vanilla, salt, and egg yolks.
- Beat egg whites: Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold egg whites: Gently fold egg whites into the chocolate base in three additions.
- Bake: Spoon batter into ramekins and bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve soufflés immediately as they deflate quickly.
- Enhance with vanilla ice cream or warm chocolate sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soufflé
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
