Description
Chocolate Soufflé is a divine French dessert that combines rich, high-quality dark chocolate with fluffy whipped egg whites, creating a luxurious treat that melts in your mouth. This elegant yet simple dessert is perfect for impressing guests or indulging yourself on a cozy evening. With straightforward techniques and easily accessible ingredients, you can create this delightful soufflé at home, leaving everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz high-quality dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and dust them with cocoa powder.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the whipped egg whites along with sugar and vanilla extract.
- Spoon the mixture into prepared ramekins until about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until puffed and slightly cracked on top. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soufflé (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg