Description
A classic French chocolate soufflé with a light, airy texture and rich chocolate flavor. This elegant dessert features a delicate crust with a molten chocolate center, perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g dark chocolate (70% cocoa)
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 50g granulated sugar
- 30g unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease 4 ramekins with butter and dust with sugar.
- Melt chocolate and butter together in double boiler until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks with flour, vanilla, and salt until combined. Fold into chocolate mixture.
- In separate bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold 1/3 of egg whites into chocolate mixture to lighten, then fold in remaining whites.
- Divide mixture among prepared ramekins, filling 3/4 full.
- Bake 12-15 minutes until puffed and slightly wobbly in center.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for best volume when whipping.
- Do not overmix when folding in egg whites to maintain airiness.
- Serve immediately as soufflés will begin to deflate quickly.
- For best results, use high-quality chocolate with 70% cocoa content.
- Ramekins should be thoroughly greased and sugared to help soufflés rise properly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soufflé
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg