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Chocolate Souffle

Janice Pattie
A classic recipe for a rich and delicious dessert.
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Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 2
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 20 grams Butter
  • 4 1/2 tbsp caster sugar divided
  • 1 ttbsp plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg separated
  • 1 tsp icing sugar

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat oven to 180C
  • 20 grams Butter, 4 1/2 tbsp caster sugar
    Butter or coat the ramekins, sprinkle with 3/4 tsp caster sugar.
  • 4 1/2 tbsp caster sugar, 1 ttbsp plain flour, 1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tbsp semi-skimmed milk
    Combine 2 tbsp caster sugar, flour, cocoa and milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 2 minutes, stirring until smooth.
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract, 1 large egg
    Spoon chocolate mixture into a medium bowl; cool 4 minutes, stir in vanilla and the egg yolk.
  • 1 large egg
    Place egg white in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed until soft peaks form.
  • 4 1/2 tbsp caster sugar
    Add remaining 2 tbsp caster sugar, 1 tsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form (do not overbeat).
  • Gently stir 1/4 of egg white mixture into chocolate mixture; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture.
  • Spoon into prepared dishes. Sharply tap dishes 2 or 3 times to level.
  • Place dishes on baking sheet; bake at 180C for 15 minutes or until puffy and set.
  • 1 tsp icing sugar
    Sprinkle each souffle with 1/2 tsp icing sugar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 117mgFiber: 1gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg