Soufflé au Chocolat
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Country of Origin
France
Description
A dramatic and airy dessert that rises high above the rim of its baking dish. It combines a rich chocolate base with stiffly beaten egg whites, creating an intensely chocolate flavor with a delicate texture that melts away instantly on the tongue.
Presentation & How It's Eaten
Served immediately straight from the oven while it is still fully puffed. A small opening is often poked into the center at the table to pour in vanilla cream or chocolate sauce.
Ingredients
120g high-quality dark chocolate (chopped)
40g butter (plus extra for preparing ramekins)
30g all-purpose flour
150ml whole milk
4 large eggs (separated)
50g granulated sugar
1 pinch of salt
Step-by-Step Directions
Prepare Ramekins: Coat 4 ramekins with softened butter, brushing in vertical upward strokes. Coat the inside with granulated sugar, tapping out any excess.
Make Base: Melt butter in a pan, stir in flour, and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until thick. Remove from heat, stir in the chopped chocolate until melted, then mix in the egg yolks and salt.
Whip Whites: Beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add sugar, beating until you achieve glossy, firm peaks.
Fold: Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate base to loosen it, then delicately fold in the remainder.
Bake: Divide evenly among ramekins. Run your thumb around the interior rim of each dish (this helps the soufflé rise straight up). Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 13–15 minutes until puffed high.
Optional
Spice: Add a tiny pinch of cayenne pepper or espresso powder to the chocolate base to intensify the cocoa notes.
Cooking Tips
Upward Brush Strokes: When buttering your ramekins, always brush vertically upward. This creates tiny micro-tracks that encourage the rising soufflé dough to climb evenly up the sides.
Nutrition Facts
(Estimated per serving)
Calories: ~290 kcal
Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 210mg
Sodium: ~125mg
Total Carbohydrates: 26g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 20g
Protein: 8g
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