Chocolate Soufflé

DIFFICULTY
Average Average
PREP TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
COOK TIME
Under 30 Min. Under 30 Min.
SERVES
2-4 2-4
Chocolate Soufflé
Rich dark chocolate provides an intense flavour to this light, baked dish. It is the perfect dessert to finish your romantic homemade meal for two.
Main ingredients
  • Chocolate
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp cocoa
  • 85g chocolate
  • 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs separated
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch of cream of tartar

  • Method

  • 1
    Use 1 tablespoon of the butter to grease the 4 ramekins. Coat the inside of the ramekins with the cocoa powder, tapping out the excess and re-using to coat the remaining ramekins.
  • 2
    In a large bowl over a pan of simmering water, melt the chocolate and remaining butter. Stir occasionally until smooth. Remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract. Whisk in the egg yolks one at a time until smooth. Set aside.
  • 3
    In another large bowl beat the egg whites with the sugar, salt, and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. Using a metal spoon, gently fold the egg-white mixture into the chocolate. Divide the mixture between the 4 ramekins.
  • 4
    Bake until puffed and set, this will take about 10-15 minutes. Serve immediately.