Decadent Oven-Baked Chocolate Soufflé

Ingredients

- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease four individual ramekins with butter, making sure to fully cover the bottom and sides. Set the ramekins on a baking sheet.

2. Melt Chocolate:
In a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler), melt the chocolate and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir until smooth, then remove from heat. Let it cool slightly.

3. Egg Yolk Mixture:
In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with the vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the melted chocolate to the egg yolk mixture, stirring continuously to combine.

4. Beat Egg Whites:
In another clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form.

5. Combine Mixtures:
Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites, being cautious not to deflate them.

6. Fill Ramekins:
Divide the soufflé batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling each nearly to the top. Run your thumb around the edge of each ramekin to create a "top hat" effect as they bake.

7. Bake:
Place the baking sheet with ramekins into the preheated oven. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until the soufflés have risen and have a slight wobble in the center.

8. Serve Immediately:
Remove from the oven and dust with powdered sugar. Serve immediately for the best texture and enjoyment.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Chocolate soufflé, oven dessert, baked soufflé, chocolate dessert, French dessert, easy soufflé recipe, baked chocolate delight, homemade soufflé, decadent dessert, romantic dessert

Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 660 calories for the entire dish

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