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Chocolate Soufflé

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the ramekins:

  • Unsalted butter for greasing
  • Granulated sugar for coating

Soufflé batter:

  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate 60–70% cocoa, chopped
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Prep your ramekins: Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter, then coat the insides with granulated sugar. Tap out any excess. Place them on a baking sheet.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or use a microwave in short bursts), melt the chocolate and butter until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
  • Mix yolks and flavoring: Whisk in the egg yolks, vanilla, and a pinch of salt into the melted chocolate until glossy.
  • Whip egg whites: In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form. (Yes, it should hold a peak like a little chocolatey mountain!)
  • Fold it all together: Gently fold a third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then carefully fold in the rest until just combined. Don’t overmix!
  • Fill and bake: Spoon the batter into prepared ramekins, smoothing the tops. Run your thumb around the inside edge of each ramekin (this helps them rise evenly!).
  • Bake: Pop them into the oven and bake for 12-14 minutes, until puffed and set but still a bit wobbly in the center.
  • Serve immediately: Dust with powdered sugar and serve right away—these beauties wait for no one!

Notes

  • Serve immediately for best texture and height.
  • Ramekins can be prepped ahead.
6️⃣ Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 210 | Carbs: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Fiber: 2g

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