Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Soufflés, a classic French dessert that is surprisingly easy to make. These airy, chocolate-infused delights are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Soufflés:
- 4 ounces semisweet or bittersweet 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
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Butter 4 ramekins and dust with granulated sugar.
- Prepare Chocolate Mixture: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then gradually whisk in milk. Remove from heat, add chopped chocolate, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
- Bake: Spoon batter into ramekins, run thumb around edges, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve soufflés immediately for the best texture.
- Enhance with warm chocolate sauce or vanilla ice cream for a luxurious treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soufflé
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
