Best 13 Chocolate Cayenne Souffles Recipes

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Chocolate cayenne souffles are a delightful dessert that combines the rich, decadent flavor of chocolate with the subtle heat of cayenne pepper. The result is a unique and unforgettable treat that is perfect for special occasions or a simple indulgence. With the right recipe and a few simple ingredients, you can create a chocolate cayenne souffle that will impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE



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Soufflés have a reputation for being temperamental, but they're actually very simple. They get their signature height from stiffly beaten egg whites. Using a few staple ingredients, you can whip up a chocolate dessert that's guaranteed to impress at a dinner party yet easy enough for a casual supper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Vegetarian Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking dish
1/4 cup sugar, plus more for baking dish
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped, or semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten, plus 4 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter a 1 1/2-quart tall-sided baking dish. Coat with sugar, tapping out excess. Set dish on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a large heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, combine chocolate, vanilla, and 1/4 cup water. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature, 20 minutes.
  • Stir egg yolks into cooled chocolate mixture until well combined. Set souffle base aside.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-high until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Gradually add sugar and beat until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes (do not overbeat).
  • In two additions, fold egg-white mixture into souffle base: With a rubber spatula, gently cut down through center and lift up some base from bottom of bowl. Turning bowl, steadily continue to cut down and lift up base until just combined.
  • Transfer mixture to dish, taking care not to get batter on top edge of dish; smooth top. Bake souffle until puffed and set, 30 to 35 minutes. (Do not open oven during first 25 minutes of baking.) Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

CHOCOLATE CAYENNE SOUFFLES



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This rich, chocolaty souffle has a surprise ending...a little kick of heat from the cayenne pepper. It's very yummy. -Diane Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg
1 teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon butter, divided
2 teaspoons plus 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash salt
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Separate egg; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat two 6-oz. ramekins with 1 teaspoon butter and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Place ramekins on a baking sheet; set aside., In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter. , Stir in 2 tablespoons sugar and the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Whisk in the chocolate, cayenne and salt until chocolate is melted. Transfer to a small bowl., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolk; return all to the bowl, stirring constantly. Cool slightly., In another bowl, with clean beaters, beat egg white on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar on high until stiff peaks form., With a spatula, stir a fourth of the egg white into chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg white until combined. Transfer to prepared ramekins., Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until the tops are puffed and centers appear set. Serve immediately. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 125mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CHOCOLATE CAYENNE TRUFFLES



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This is a recipe I found on the Internet in several different places. I love it, though I've found that some people find it too intense to enjoy. If you know someone who likes spicy food, this might not be a bad Valentine's Day treat. It starts off cool and sweet, but is spicy when it melts on your tongue. The ginger on the outside helps give a little bite at the start.

Provided by korvus

Categories     Candy

Time 8h15m

Yield 20-30 truffles (depending on size), 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 ounces semisweet chocolate
3/4 cup butter
4 teaspoons cayenne pepper
6 tablespoons cream
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate, butter and cayenne in a double boiler, or a bowl in the microwave. Stir well.
  • Remove from heat. Mix in cream and 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar. Stir well. (The sugar will stick together in small lumps if you aren't vigorous about it.).
  • Cover, and chill overnight.
  • Create a mixture of 1/3 cup powdered sugar, the cocoa powder, ginger, and cinnamon.
  • Scoop out the chocolate, one tablespoon at a time. Mold it into balls. (this is messy; get used to it.) Roll the balls in the powder mixture to coat them.
  • Put them back in the fridge, until serving time.

CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE



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These visually impressive individual chocolate soufflés are perfect for your special someone. If you're serving more people, the recipe should scale up just fine.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Desserts     Chocolate Dessert Recipes     Dark Chocolate

Time 39m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon melted butter, or as needed
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 ounces 70% dark chocolate, broken into pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 ⅓ tablespoons cold milk
1 pinch salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 large egg yolk
2 large egg whites
1 pinch cream of tartar
1 tablespoon white sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Brush bottom and sides of 2 (5-ounce) ramekins lightly with 1 teaspoon melted butter; cover bottom and sides right up to the rim. Add 1 tablespoon white sugar to ramekins. Rotate ramekins until sugar coats all surfaces. Pour off extra sugar.
  • Place chocolate pieces in a metal mixing bowl. Place bowl over a pan of about 3 cups hot water over low heat. Do not let water boil or come to a simmer.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in flour. Whisk until flour is incorporated into butter and mixture thickens, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low. Whisk in cold milk until mixture becomes smooth and thickens, 2 or 3 minutes. Remove skillet from heat. Transfer mixture to bowl with melted chocolate. Add salt and very small pinch of cayenne pepper. Mix together thoroughly. Add egg yolk and mix to combine. Leave bowl above the hot (not simmering) water to keep chocolate warm while you whip the egg whites.
  • Place 2 egg whites in a mixing bowl; add cream of tartar. Whisk until mixture begins to thicken and a drizzle from the whisk stays on the surface about 1 second before disappearing into the mix, 2 or 3 minutes. Add 1/3 of sugar and whisk in. Whisk in a bit more sugar about 15 seconds; whisk in the rest of the sugar. Continue whisking until mixture is about as thick as shaving cream and holds soft peaks, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Transfer a little less than half of egg whites to chocolate. Mix until egg whites are thoroughly incorporated into the chocolate, 1 or 2 minutes. Add the rest of the egg whites; gently fold into the chocolate with a spatula, lifting from the bottom and folding over. Stop mixing after the egg white disappears. Divide mixture between 2 prepared ramekins. Place ramekins on prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until scuffles are puffed and have risen above the top of the rims, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 124.3 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 194 mg, Sugar 31.7 g

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     dessert

Time 45m

Yield 15 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 sticks butter, plus extra to butter the ramekins
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar plus 15 tablespoons (1 per ramekin)
12 egg whites
1/3 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 2/3 cups 61 percent semisweet chocolate, such as Valrhona
12 egg yolks
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Whipped cream, for topping
2 sticks butter, plus extra to butter the ramekins
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar plus 15 tablespoons (1 per ramekin)
12 egg whites
1/3 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 2/3 cups 61 percent semisweet chocolate, such as Valrhona
12 egg yolks
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Whipped cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Butter the ramekins and pour 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar in each. Turn them to let the sugar stick to the butter, and then pour out the excess. Place the ramekins on a sheet pan.
  • Using a stand mixer, start whisking the egg whites on low speed. Slowly add 1 1/3 cups of the granulated sugar and the cream of tartar. Continue to whisk until medium peaks form.
  • Melt the chocolate with the 2 sticks butter in a double boiler, stirring continuously for about 7 minutes. Then, remove the chocolate from the double boiler and add the egg yolks, one at a time, stirring until smooth. Fold the egg white mixture into the chocolate a little at a time. Add the batter to the buttered and sugared ramekins, filling them to the top. Bake for about 15 minutes.
  • Top with powdered sugar and whipped cream.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Butter the ramekins and pour 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar in each. Turn them to let the sugar stick to the butter, and then pour out the excess. Place the ramekins on a sheet pan.
  • Using a stand mixer, start whisking the egg whites on low speed. Slowly add 1 1/3 cups of the granulated sugar and the cream of tartar. Continue to whisk until medium peaks form.
  • Melt the chocolate with the 2 sticks butter in a double boiler, stirring continuously for about 7 minutes. Then, remove the chocolate from the double boiler and add the egg yolks, one at a time, stirring until smooth. Fold the egg white mixture into the chocolate a little at a time. Add the batter to the buttered and sugared ramekins, filling them to the top. Bake for about 15 minutes.
  • Top with powdered sugar and whipped cream.

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 individual servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

7 ounces finely chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus for preparing the molds
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons warm water
1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons
8 large egg whites, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Confectioners' sugar for garnish

Steps:

  • Brush 6 (6-ounce) ramekins with soft butter, then coat with sugar. Put the prepared ramekins in the freezer. (This can be done a day ahead.)
  • Set an oven rack in lower third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
  • Put the chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl over, but not touching, the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside.
  • Combine the egg yolks and warm water in the bowl of a standing mixer or large bowl and beat until frothy. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, and continue beating until ribbons form, about 5 minutes. Very lightly fold the yolks into the chocolate mixture. (Rinse the bowl well, if using for beating the egg whites.)
  • Remove prepared ramekins from freezer. Put the egg whites in the bowl of a standing mixer, or large non-reactive bowl, add the lemon juice. Beat on medium until frothy; then gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and increase speed to high. Beat until the whites hold a stiff but not dry peak.
  • Working quickly, fold about a third of the egg whites into the chocolate to lighten; then fold in remaining whites until blended. Gently ladle or spoon the souffle mixture into the ramekins, and place on a baking sheet. (Level off the surface with a straight edge, scraping any excess mixture back into the bowl.)
  • Immediately bake until the souffle rises about 1 1/2 inches from the ramekins, and the tops are touched with brown, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.
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CHOCOLATE ESPRESSO SOUFFLéS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: butter, chocolate, espresso powder, water, egg yolk, icing sugar, egg white, caster sugar, butter, cocoa powder

Provided by Ellie Holland

Categories     Desserts

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup chocolate, melted
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1 tablespoon water
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon icing sugar
1 egg white
2 tablespoons caster sugar
butter, softened, for greasing
cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • Line 2 espresso cups or 2 small ramekins with softened butter followed by cocoa powder. Ensure all sides are coated with the cocoa as this will stabilise the sides of the soufflé when it rises.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter and melted chocolate until fully combined and smooth.
  • Stir in the espresso powder, followed by the water.
  • Stir in the egg yolk.
  • Add in icing sugar. Stir until combined and smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg white until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add the caster sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form and they become glossy.
  • Fold 2 tablespoons of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture and fold until fully incorporated. Gradually fold in the remaining whipped egg whites. Be careful not to over stir, as this will knock the air out, which will stop the soufflé from rising to its full potential!
  • Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared espresso cups or ramekins.
  • Using a knife, carefully pull across the top of each soufflé so that the top is completely flat.
  • Neaten the edges of the cups by running your thumb around the rim of the cup. This will help the soufflé to rise straight.
  • Chill the soufflés in the fridge for 30 minutes (optional) and then preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Dust with a little cocoa powder and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, Sugar 35 grams

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time P1DT45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, plus additional for dusting molds
1/2 cup cocoa
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1/3 cup half-and-half
8 egg whites

Steps:

  • Wipe the interiors of six 1-cup souffle molds with softened butter. Dust bottoms and sides of molds with sugar. Refrigerate until needed.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cocoa and chocolate. In a small pan, combine half-and-half with 1/2 cup water, and bring to a boil. Pour into bowl of chocolate, and whisk until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a small pan, combine the sugar with 3 tablespoons water. Bring to a boil, and heat to the soft-ball stage, or 250 degrees on a candy thermometer. Meanwhile, using an electric mixer fitted with a whisk, whip egg whites until fluffy. Slowly add hot sugar to the egg whites, pouring it down the side of the bowl as the whites whip. Whisk egg whites to soft peaks; do not overbeat.
  • Add warm chocolate mixture to beaten egg whites. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in until thoroughly combined. Spoon or pipe into souffle molds. Refrigerate, uncovered, up to 24 hours ahead of serving.
  • To serve, preheat oven to 425 degrees. Allow souffles to come to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Place on a baking sheet, and bake until risen and just slightly wobbly when shaken, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 244, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 68 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES



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Try these easy-to-make souffles for your next dinner party. The mini servings have a maximum portion of deliciousness! -Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 large eggs
6 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Separate eggs; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Coat six 6-oz. souffle dishes with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar into each dish, tilting to cover the bottom and sides; set aside., Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk corn syrup, cocoa, egg yolks and vanilla until blended; set aside. In a large bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar on high until stiff peaks form. Gently fold a fourth of the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture; fold in remaining egg white mixture., Spoon batter into prepared dishes. Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THE BEST CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE TORTE



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This is my favorite favorite chocolate dessert! Since you are only using very few ingredients, make sure they are of the best possible quality - it makes a difference, especially the chocolate you use. Serve with whipped cream for extra decadence.

Provided by Toi

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Chocolate Pie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup unsalted butter
14 ounces high quality dark chocolate (75 to 85% cocoa), chopped
7 large eggs, separated
⅞ cup sugar, divided
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cut a square piece of parchment paper that is larger than the springform pan. Set it on the bottom of the springform pan and secure the ring on top; the paper will extend outside of the springform pan, which makes it easier to remove the torte after baking. Grease the sides of the springform pan.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in chocolate until melted. Allow to cool lightly.
  • Beat egg yolks and 1/2 the sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and foamy, about 5 minutes. It is important to beat a lot of air into the egg yolks, so they almost triple in volume.
  • Fold lightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture using a spatula.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy using the electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add remaining sugar and salt, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Stir 1/3 of the egg whites into the chocolate batter to thin it out. Then carefully fold in the remaining egg whites using a spatula. Immediately transfer batter into the prepared springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until torte is no longer glossy, 30 to 40 minutes. Be careful not to bake too long, otherwise it will get dry.
  • Cool on a wire rack until completely cool. Unmold carefully, since the torte breaks easily.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.8 calories, Carbohydrate 52.6 g, Cholesterol 211 mg, Fat 37.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 86 mg, Sugar 46.7 g

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES



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Categories     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Birthday     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 3.1-ounce disks Mexican chocolate (such as Ibarra), chopped
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
8 large eggs, separated, room temperature
Sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and sugar eight 3/4-cup soufflé dishes or custard cups. Melt Mexican chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until melted (mixture will be grainy). Whisk egg yolks in large bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in hot chocolate mixture. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in another large bowl until stiff but not dry. Fold 1/4 of egg whites into warm chocolate mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining egg whites. Divide soufflé mixture among prepared soufflé dishes.
  • Place dishes on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until tops have risen about 1/2 inch above rim of dish and appear dry and centers are softly set, about 18 minutes. Serve soufflés with sweetened whipped cream.

NEVER-FAIL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES



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This is a real treat, particularly when made with the cream. It's not as fussy a recipe as it seems. Make them once and your family will want them over and over again. Also, if you're a small family note that this recipe is easily cut in half.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup cocoa
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup whipping cream or 1 cup evaporated skim milk
1 tablespoon Kahlua
4 egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine cocoa and cornstarch thoroughly.
  • Add a little of the cream and whisk to make a smooth paste.
  • Whisk in remaining cream and the liqueur.
  • I have made this with Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Chambord and brandy-- they're all good.
  • If you use the evaporated milk instead of cream, expect the mixture to be pretty soupy.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg whites until almost stiff.
  • Slowly beat in sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.
  • Now gently whisk a quarter of the egg whites into the cocoa mixture.
  • Gently fold in another quarter.
  • Now add all this mixture into the remainder of the egg whites and gently fold until well blended.
  • Spoon the souffle batter into 6-to-8 1/2-cup sized custard cups.
  • The volume you get will depend on how well you beat the egg whites and if you folded them into the cocoa mixture without deflating them too much.
  • Don't worry, even if you only get 6 they will be wonderful.
  • Set custard cups into a deep baking pan and carry this to the oven.
  • Open oven, pull out rack, and set down pan.
  • Now pour very hot tap water in the baking pan to come up about one-inch around the outside of the custard cups.
  • (I do it this way so I don't have to carry the pan with the souffles and water to the oven-- it's heavy and you risk sloshing water into your souffles.) Slide in oven rack, close oven door and bake for 25 minutes.
  • The centres will be a little runny, as they should be.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 52.8, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 3.9

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES WITH CREAMY CARAMEL SAUCE



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Chocolate     Dairy     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Winter     Ramekin     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup sugar plus additional for coating ramekins
8 ounces fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened)
3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
4 large egg yolks
7 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
Accompaniment: creamy caramel sauce

Steps:

  • Butter six 1-cup ramekins (4 by 2 inches) and coat with sugar, knocking out excess sugar.
  • Finely chop chocolate. In a small saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add cream and bring just to a boil. Remove pan from heat and add chocolate, stirring until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large bowl and stir in yolks.
  • In another large bowl with an electric mixer beat whites with cream of tartar and a pinch salt until they just hold stiff peaks. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, beating until just combined. Stir one fourth whites into chocolate mixture to lighten and fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly.
  • Divide soufflé mixture among ramekins and smooth tops with a knife. Run tip of knife around edges of soufflés to aid rising. Soufflés may be made up to this point 1 day ahead and chilled, loosely wrapped in plastic wrap.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Bake soufflés on a baking sheet in lower third of oven until puffed and surfaces are cracked, about 20 minutes.
  • Top soufflés with sauce and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the flavor of your soufflés. Look for a chocolate with a high cocoa content (70% or more) and a rich, complex flavor.
  • Don't overbeat the eggs: Overbeaten eggs will make your soufflés tough and rubbery. Beat the eggs until they are light and fluffy, but not until they are stiff.
  • Fold the chocolate mixture into the eggs gently: Be careful not to overmix the batter, or you will deflate the eggs and the soufflés will not rise properly.
  • Bake the soufflés immediately: Soufflés are best when they are served immediately after baking. If you need to make them ahead of time, you can bake them and then reheat them in a low oven before serving.
  • Serve the soufflés with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream: This will add a touch of sweetness and richness to the soufflés.

Conclusion:

Chocolate cayenne soufflés are a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your soufflés are light, fluffy, and flavorful. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to impress your friends or family, give chocolate cayenne soufflés a try!

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