Chocolate soufflé
What does it include?
Ingredients
- 142 ml single cream
- 25 g powdered sugar
- 100g dark chocolate
- 25g butter
- drizzle butter
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 175 g dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons double cream
- 4 egg yolks
- 5 egg white
- 2 tablespoons double cream
- to serve icing sugar
How to prepare it step by step?
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7 and place a baking tray on the top shelf.
- For the sauce, heat the cream and sugar until boiling. Remove from the heat, stir in the chocolate and butter until melted and then keep warm.
- Grease 6 150ml ramekins with melted butter, sprinkle with 2 tbsp caster sugar then tap off the excess.
- Melt the chocolate and cream in a bowl over a saucepan of boiling water, cool and then mix with the egg yolks.
- Beat the egg whites until they hold their shape, then add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold a tablespoon of egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whites.
- Working quickly, fill the molds, wipe the edges, and run your thumb along the edges.
- Lower the oven to 200C/electric 180C/gas 6, place the molds on the baking tray, then bake for 8-10 minutes until they rise with a slight jiggle. Do not open the oven door too soon as this could cause them to collapse.
- Once the soufflés are ready, sprinkle with icing sugar, make a small hole in the top and then pour in some hot chocolate sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Full description
Indulge in the rich, velvety embrace of a chocolate soufflé, where the decadent flavors of dark chocolate and creamy textures meld into a heavenly treat. This classic French dessert features 100g of luxurious dark chocolate, combined with 142 ml of single cream and 25g of powdered sugar, creating a luscious base. The soufflé's airy, light structure is achieved through a delicate balance of whipped egg whites, while the melted butter adds a silky finish. Perfectly baked to rise with a slight jiggle, this soufflé promises a sensory delight with its aromatic cocoa notes and smooth, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Serve with a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce and a dusting of icing sugar for an irresistible finish.
