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Classic Chocolate Soufflé Recipe

Classic Chocolate Soufflé Recipe

2019-01-16
4.5 Stars (3 Voters)
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Chocolate Soufflé - classic and beautiful french dessert. Many people are afraid making this dessert, but after watching this recipe you'll learn how to make the best chocolate Soufflé like a pro.
DIFFICULTY
Medium
YIELDS
4
PREP TIME
30 minutes
WORK TIME
15 minutes
RECIPE CUISINE
French
INGREDIENTS FOR YIELDS
  • 7 oz (200g) dark chocolate (70%)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk
  • 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 5 tablespoons (75g) sugar + 2 tablespoons for coating the ramekins
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Pinch salt
DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and place the rack in the lowest part of the oven.

2. Brush ramekins with butter, dust with granulated sugar into each dish, turning to coat all sides. pour out the excess. Keep in the fridge until the batter is ready.

3. place chocolate in a large bowl. To a small saucepan pour milk, add cornstarch and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the milk mixture into chocolate and whisk. Add egg yolks and whisk until smooth.

4. whip egg whites with pinch salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar and whip to stiff peaks.

5. Fold one third of the meringue mixture into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the remaining two-thirds.

6. Pour the mixture into the soufflé dishes and bake for 12-15 minutes 7. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

COMMENTS (4)
  • W
    Walter Schießer
    1/29/2020

    How many grams is 1½ tablespoons cornstarch? Thanks

    Reply
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    The Cooking Foodie
    1/31/2020

    11 grams

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  • R
    Rachel Brockamp
    1/29/2021

    What size are the ramekins? 6 oz? 4 oz?

    Reply
  • C
    Christopher Burkit
    2/27/2022

    This is not a classic recipe for a soufflé. There is no corn starch in a classic soufflé.

    Reply
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