Chocolate Soufflé
Decadent example of pure deliciousness. This is a firm favourite in my home.
Decadent example of pure deliciousness. This is a firm favourite in my home.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter 30 ml
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 15 ml
- 1 cup milk 250 ml
- 1 oz unsweetened chocolate
- 1/3 cup sugar 80 ml
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 ml
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over moderate heat.
- Stir in the flour until blended. In a separate saucepan heat the milk until almost boiling.
- Add the chocolate and sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Slowly add the milk mixture to the flour mixture, stirring to combine.
- Beat the egg yolks until light and add part of the chocolate mixture.
- Pour this mixture into the chocolate mixture and stir over very low heat until slightly thickened.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Add the vanilla to the cooled mixture.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Butter 6 ramakin dishes and dust with sugar.
- Pour the mixture into the dish and bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for about 20 minutes, until the soufflé has risen and is firm.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Notes:
- You need to separate the eggs into yolks and whites.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 15g