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Classic Chocolate Soufflé


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  • Author: Sowmya Dinavahi, adapted from Martha Stewart
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4

Description

Master this famous French dessert and you’ll be set to wow any and all dinner guests.


Ingredients

Units
  • 2 tbsp of Unsalted Butter,at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup of granulated sugar ,plus more for ramekins
  • 3 Large egg whites plus 3 large egg yolks at room temperature
  • 1/8 tsp of cream of tartar
  • 5 1/2 ounces of bittersweet chocolate,melted
  • 2/3 cup of whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp of corn starch
  • 1/8 tsp of salt
  • 3 tbsp of sourcream
  • Confectioner’s sugar for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Brush four 7-ounce ramekins generously with the butter; coat with granulated sugar. Whisk whites with a mixer until frothy, about 2 minutes. Add cream of tartar; whisk until soft peaks form. Add ⅓ cup granulated sugar; whisk until medium peaks form, about 5 minutes.
  2. Set chocolate in a bowl. Whisk milk into cornstarch and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk into chocolate (mixture will separate). Whisk in yolks and creme fraiche. Gently fold in egg whites.
  3. Fill ramekins evenly with batter. Bake on a baking sheet, rotating halfway through, until souffles rise but centers are still liquid, about 14 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Category: Chocolate
  • Cuisine: French