With just five pantry items, anyone can learn how to make this easy chocolate souffle recipe. It's impossible for this unique chocolate treat to fall, and it rises beautifully.
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Ingredient
– 5 ounces dark or semi sweet chocolate, cut in small pieces – 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, plus more for prepping ramekin– 3 large eggs, separated– 2 Tbsp granulated sugar plus more for prepping ramekin– 1 tsp vanilla extract– pinch salt– powdered sugar for dusting
Ingredient
Warm the oven up to 400F. Spread a lot of butter in 4 ramekins and sprinkle white sugar all over the inside.
Step 1
Step 1
Instructions
Melt the chopped chocolate and butter in a medium-large basin over just simmering water, taking care not to touch the water or splash it. For the courageous, you can do this in a saucepan over direct fire.
Step 2
Step 2
If the chocolate melts all the way, take it off the heat and mix in the egg yolks, extract, and salt with a whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Step 3
Step 3
In a different bowl, beat the egg whites until they foam up. Then, add the sugar and keep beating until stiff peaks form.
Step 4
Step 4
Mix the egg whites into the chocolate slowly until there are no more white spots. Don't let all the air out of them that you just blew into them.
Step 5
Step 5
Divide the mixture evenly between the ramekins and smooth the top if needed.
Step 6
Step 6
Separate the mousse from the ramekin sides by running an offset spatula (or finger) across the top rim of each cup. This helps soufflé rise straight.
Step 7
Step 7
Put it in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until it rises. You can still shake the soufflés a little. Serve right away with powdered sugar on top.