Chocolate Soufflé Recipe
This exquisite chocolate soufflé recipe delivers an enticingly rich and airy dessert, perfect for elevating any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- granulated sugar
- bittersweet chocolate
- large egg yolks
- large egg whites
- pinch of salt
- cream of tartar
- granulated sugar
- powdered sugar
Instructions
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the inside of each ramekin with butter and dust with granulated sugar.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and add the chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth, then set aside.
- Beat egg yolks with 2 tablespoons of sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the melted chocolate.
- Beat the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold egg whites into chocolate mixture until no streaks remain. Spoon into prepared ramekins.
- Place ramekins on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
While chocolate soufflés are best enjoyed fresh, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and gently reheated to regain some puff.