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Easy Chocolate Soufflé

An Easy Chocolate Soufflé recipe anyone can master with just five pantry ingredients. This special chocolate dessert rises beautifully and won't fall ~ it's guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
chilling
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

  • 5 ounces dark or semi sweet chocolate, cut in small pieces Note: this is about 3/4 of a cup of chips)
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for prepping ramekins
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar plus more for prepping ramekins
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch salt
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Liberally butter 4 ramekins and coat all inside surfaces with granulated sugar.
  2. Gently melt the chopped chocolate and butter in a medium large bowl over barely simmering water, being careful not to have the bowl touching the water, or allow any water to splash into the bowl. You can also do this in a saucepan over direct heat if you are brave ;)
  3. When the chocolate is completely melted, remove from heat and whisk in the egg yolks, extract, and salt, until smooth.
  4. Meanwhile beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until foamy, then add the sugar and continue beating until still peaks form.
  5. Carefully fold the egg whites into the chocolate until no white streaks remain. Try not to deflate all that air you just whipped into them. Note; you may want to do this in stages, starting with 1/3 of the whites first to loosen the chocolate, then add the rest. Chill for 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
  6. Divide the batter equally between your prepared ramekins, and gently smooth out the top surface, if necessary. Run an offset spatula (or your finger) around the top rim of each cup, to separate the top of the mousse from the sides of the ramekin. This helps the soufflé to rise straight up.
  7. Bake for 10 -12 minutes until risen. The soufflés will still be a little wobbly. Note: depending on how full you filled your ramekins, the soufflés may or may not rise above the rims but they will be puffed up.
  8. Serve asap with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

  • If you have cream of tartar in your pantry you can add 1/4 teaspoon to the egg whites when you beat them. This helps stabilize them and helps them stay aloft after baking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 342kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 61mg (3%) Potassium 308mg (9%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 391IU (8%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 342

% Daily Value*

Calories 342kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Potassium 308mg 7%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 391IU 8%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.