Chocolate Soufflé

Name: Chocolate Soufflé
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Whole milk 0.67 cup; Dark chocolate 5 oz; Cornstarch 1 ½ tbsp; Powdered sugar &frac13; cup; Egg whites 0.58 cup; Egg yolks 2; Sugar to taste

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306

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 306
Carbohydrates g 31.6
of which sugars g 29.1
Protein g 8.6
Fats g 16.1
of which saturated fat g 8.83
Fiber g 0.5
Cholesterol mg 137
Sodium mg 91

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

A chocolate soufflé is really, really something special. I mean, watching it rise in the oven—it is like magic. It turns into something light and a bit airy on top, while the inside stays rich and smooth. This French dessert truly brings out the best in chocolate—especially when made with care, using the perfect mix of milk, egg yolks, and deep cocoa flavor. The thing is, the secret’s in the eggs. You gotta whip the whites with powdered sugar until they're fluffy but not too stiff. Go too far and you'll miss that soft, tender inside everyone loves. And listen, don’t open the oven while it’s baking—seriously. A sudden temperature change can make your soufflé collapse. Let it do its thing. A classic chocolate soufflé demands patience, but the end result? It's a decadent chocolate dessert with a moist, almost melt-in-your-mouth feel with every spoonful.

For those diving into a homemade chocolate soufflé—and you really should—rave about how simple it is. Mix up the chocolate and milk, add egg yolks, and then gently fold in the whites. Pretty simple, right? Just requires a gentle touch to keep that lovely airy texture. Over in France, some folks enjoy it as an afternoon snack, while others save it for a grand dinner. Either way, the soufflé develops this golden top that’s a bit crispy, yet underneath, it's soft and kinda gooey. Which is great, right? This is why people keep coming back to this easy chocolate soufflé recipe, even beginners seeking a chocolate soufflé for novices. Every bite brings a mix of warm and sweet, with that simple, homemade vibe. A genuine airy chocolate soufflé just needs a bit of attention and a steady hand, and before you know it, you’ll have a dessert that's light, fluffy, and totally worth the wait. Enjoying this treat can really make any occasion feel a bit more special, capturing the core of French culinary artistry in every bite.

INGREDIENTS

306

Calories per serving

Whole milk 0.67 cup (150 g)

Dark chocolate 5 oz (140 g)

Cornstarch 1 ½ tbsp (10 g)

Powdered sugar ⅓ cup (40 g)

Egg whites 0.58 cup (140 g)

Egg yolks 2

for the molds: Sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Chocolate Soufflé

To prepare the chocolate soufflé, heat the milk in a saucepan 1 and, when it reaches boiling point, remove it from the heat and add the chocolate previously chopped into flakes 2. Stir with a whisk to melt the chocolate, being careful not to form lumps 3,

then add the egg yolks 4 and cornstarch 5. Continue to mix quickly, and when all the ingredients are blended and you have obtained a lump-free mixture, let everything cool to room temperature. Beat the egg whites with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form 6,

then gently fold them into the now-cold chocolate mixture, using a spatula and making upward and downward movements to prevent the egg whites from deflating 7. Now butter the soufflé molds (or ramekins) 8 and sprinkle them with caster sugar 9.

At this point, prepare strips of parchment paper approximately 3-3.25 inches high and as long as the circumference of the ramekins in which you will put the soufflé. Place the strips on the outside of each ramekin and secure them with a piece of string (this way, when during cooking the soufflé begins to rise, it will not be able to escape from the mold sideways and will expand only vertically) 10. Bake your chocolate soufflés in a preheated oven at 392°F for about 12 minutes 11. The soufflé should have a light crust on the outside and be very soft inside 12. Serve and enjoy the chocolate soufflé freshly baked, after removing the string and parchment paper strips.

Storage

The soufflé cannot be stored: it must be enjoyed immediately.

Tip

The chocolate mixture should not be too thick: if you notice that this happens, you can add a few more drops of milk. If you wish, you can replace the dark chocolate with a different type of chocolate (for example, orange or chili chocolate) choosing the one you prefer.

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Chocolate Soufflé

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How to prepare Chocolate Soufflé

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