Chocolate Soufflé

Tags: #dessert #french #chocolate #elegant #hot Serving: 6 portions Total time: 45 minutes

An impressive French dessert that rises dramatically with rich chocolate flavor and airy texture.

Ingredients

• 200g dark chocolate, chopped
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 75g sugar
• 45g butter
• 30g all-purpose flour
• 240ml milk
• 15ml vanilla extract
• 2g salt
• 30g sugar for ramekins
• 15g butter for ramekins

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 190°C
2. Butter six ramekins and coat with sugar
3. Melt chocolate in double boiler
4. Melt butter in saucepan
5. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute
6. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly
7. Cook until thickened
8. Remove from heat and stir in melted chocolate
9. Beat in egg yolks one at a time
10. Add vanilla extract
11. Beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form
12. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form
13. Fold one-third of egg whites into chocolate mixture
14. Gently fold in remaining egg whites
15. Divide among prepared ramekins
16. Bake for 12 minutes until risen and golden
17. Serve immediately

Notes

Timing is crucial for soufflé - have guests ready as it will deflate quickly after leaving the oven. The contrast between the crispy exterior and molten center is divine.