Best 14 Chocolate Souffle Tart Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with the exquisite Chocolate Souffle Tart, a decadent dessert that tantalizes taste buds and elevates any occasion. This luxurious creation combines the velvety richness of chocolate with the airy lightness of a souffle, encased in a crisp and buttery tart shell. Each bite offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors, leaving you with an unforgettable gustatory experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, let us guide you through the steps of crafting this remarkable dessert that is sure to impress and delight.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLé



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Use this thorough recipe to make fluffy, yet rich chocolate soufflés. For best success, I recommend reading all of the recipe notes and explanations, as well as reviewing the video tutorial and step-by-step photos above.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 Tablespoons (1/4 cup; 60g) unsalted butter, cut into 4 Tablespoon size pieces
4 ounce (113g) semi-sweet chocolate bar, coarsely chopped*
3 large eggs, separated*
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
3 Tablespoons (38g) granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon (15g) unsalted butter, extra soft (the softer it is, the easier it is to spread)
4 teaspoons (16g) granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Melt the 4 Tablespoons of butter and the chopped chocolate together in a double boiler or in a large heatproof bowl in the microwave. Microwave in 20 second increments, stirring after each until completely melted and combined. Slightly cool for 3-5 minutes.
  • Whisk egg yolks, vanilla extract, and salt into chocolate mixture. Set aside.
  • In a completely clean residue-free medium glass or metal mixing bowl, using a handheld mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar together on high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. With the mixer running on high speed, slowly add the sugar in 3 additions about 1 Tablespoon at a time, beating for 5 seconds before adding the next Tablespoon. After all 3 Tablespoons of sugar have been added, beat until stiff glossy peaks form, about 2 more minutes. Do not over-beat.
  • Slowly and gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. It's best to do this in 3 separate additions, combining each addition completely before folding in more.
  • Refrigerate the batter for 5-10 minutes as you preheat the oven and prepare the ramekins. (No need to cover the batter unless you are refrigerating it for longer than 1 hour. Can be made up to 2 days in advance, see make ahead instructions below.)
  • Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat to 400°F (204°C).
  • Brush four 6-ounce oven-safe straight sided ramekins with a generous coating of the softened butter. Sprinkle in the granulated sugar, then shake/rotate each to ensure every spot of the ramekin has a sugar coating. Place ramekins on a baking sheet. Discard excess sugar.
  • Spoon batter evenly into ramekins. Using a knife or icing spatula, smooth down the surface. Run a knife, icing spatula, or your thumb around the rim at the top, creating a "channel" between the batter and the rim of your pan. Feel free to wipe the edges clean with a towel, though I don't always do that and don't notice a difference in appearance or rise.
  • Place baking sheet with ramekins on top in the oven. Immediately reduce oven temperature to 375°F (191°C). Bake for 13-14 minutes or until the edges are set and the center just barely jiggles when you give the pan a light tap. Avoid opening/closing the oven too much.
  • Remove from the oven and serve immediately plain or with optional toppings. Soufflés begin to fall within minutes. You'll still have that sponge-like texture underneath a crackly top, though it settles into a denser texture as time passes. Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES



Chocolate Souffles image

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 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

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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This recipe has been treasured and passed down in our family for years. It came from my Aunt Clara, whose cooking was a blend of her country and rural French roots. I can always depend on everyone being home to eat-and on time-whenever I make this for dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup butter, cubed
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/3 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
3 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
SAUCE:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Baking cocoa or ground cinnamon, optional

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan, melt chocolate and butter over low heat. In a small bowl, combine flour, 1/3 cup sugar and salt; add milk and stir until smooth. Stir into the melted chocolate. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. , In a small bowl, beat egg yolks. Stir a small amount of filling into yolks, return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Add extracts. In a small bowl and with clean beaters, beat egg whites 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 whites into chocolate batter until no white streaks remain, then fold in remaining egg whites. , Grease the bottom of 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; add souffle batter. Place dish in a larger pan. Fill large pan with hot water to a depth of 1 in. Bake at 325° for 1 hour or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , For topping, beat the cream in a chilled small bowl until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until soft peaks form. Serve souffle warm with a dollop of sauce. Sprinkle with cocoa or cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 31g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHOCOLATE-WHISKEY SOUFFLé TARTS



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Categories     Chocolate     Egg     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Vegetarian     St. Patrick's Day     Spring     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

For crust
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon (scant) salt
For filling
10 ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup Irish whiskey
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons instant coffee crystals
Pinch of salt
4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup sugar
Sweetened whipped cream
Chocolate shavings (optional)

Steps:

  • Make crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend all ingredients in processor just until dough gathers together. Shape dough into log. Cut into 8 equal rounds. Press 1 round over bottom and up sides of each of eight 4 1/2 x 3/4-inch tartlet pans with removable bottom. Pierce crusts with fork. Bake crusts until pale golden, about 18 minutes. Cool in pans on rack.
  • Make filling:
  • Set aside generous 1/3 cup chopped chocolate. Place remaining chopped chocolate in medium metal bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water); stir until melted and smooth. Remove bowl from over water. Whisk in whiskey, vanilla, coffee and salt, then yolks. Beat egg whites in another medium bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Fold half of whites into chocolate mixture. Fold in reserved 1/3 cup chopped chocolate, then remaining whites. Divide mixture among crusts. Freeze at least 3 hours. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and keep frozen.)
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Push bottom of frozen tartlets up to release from pan sides. Arrange tartlets on pan bottoms on baking sheet. Bake until filling puffs and begins to crack, about 20 minutes.
  • Place tartlets on plates. Spoon whipped cream alongside. Top with chocolate shavings, if desired.

2-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE SOUFFLé RECIPE BY TASTY



2-ingredient Chocolate Soufflé Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chocolate hazelnut spread, eggs

Provided by Matthew Johnson

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 2

½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F (190˚C).
  • Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites and place into two bowls.
  • Mix the chocolate hazelnut spread into the bowl with the egg yolks.
  • In the second bowl, whisk 2 egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold ⅓ of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate/egg yolk mixture until fully incorporated. Add the remaining egg whites to the mixture and fold gently, but thoroughly, until the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a greased ramekin. Clean the rims so the soufflé rises evenly, and bake for 15-17 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 754 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 43 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 57 grams

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

GIANT CHOCOLATE SOUFFLé RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: unsalted butter, granulated sugar, whole milk, semisweet chocolate, large eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, vanilla extract, cream of tartar, powdered sugar, whipped cream, ramekins

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for greasing
¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
2 ½ cups whole milk
12 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
6 large eggs, separated
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
powdered sugar, for topping
whipped cream, for topping
1 ½ qt ramekins

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and position a rack at the bottom of the oven, removing the other rack.
  • Grease the ramekin with the softened butter and pour in ¼ cup (50 g) of sugar. Tilt the ramekin to coat with sugar evenly, then pour out the excess and set the ramekin aside.
  • In a medium saucepan, scald the milk over medium heat. Just before boiling, remove the milk from the heat and whisk in the chopped chocolate until melted. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, ¼ cup (50 g) of sugar, the flour, salt, and vanilla, until smooth.
  • Add ½ cup (120 ml) of the chocolate milk mixture to the yolks and whisk until combined. This will temper the egg yolks so they don't curdle when added to the rest of the chocolate mixture.
  • Return the pan with the remaining chocolate milk mixture back to the stove over medium heat and pour in the chocolate egg yolk mixture. Whisk constantly until thick.
  • Remove the chocolate pastry cream from the heat and transfer to a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, making sure the plastic touches the surface to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the egg whites and cream of tartar. With an electric hand mixer, whip the egg whites until they turn opaque and leave trails. Gradually add the remaining ¼ cup (50 g) of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Spoon about 1 cup (240 ml) of the whites into the chocolate pastry cream. Fold until no white streaks remain. Gently fold in the rest of the whites in 2 additions, being careful not to deflate the whites. Once no white streaks are visible, transfer the batter to the prepared ramekin and smooth out the top.
  • Run your thumb between the outside edge of the dish and the batter to create a border.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), then immediately place the soufflé in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the soufflé has risen over the edge of the dish. Do not open the oven while baking.
  • Dust the soufflé with powdered sugar and top with whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 26 grams

HOT CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES



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These individual chocolate souffles are fudgy and delicious. They look impressive but are easy to make. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, cubed
8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 eggs
4 egg yolks
1-1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup miniature marshmallows
4-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon-sugar

Steps:

  • Grease the bottoms only of twelve 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups; set aside. In a large microwave, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat eggs and yolks on high speed for 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Beat in chocolate mixture. Combine flour and baking powder; beat into egg mixture just until combined. , Fill prepared ramekins half full; sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until the top is puffed and center appears set. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar; serve immediately. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE CAKE



Chocolate Souffle Cake image

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons soft unsalted butter, plus butter for greasing pan
1 pound 1 ounce good-quality semisweet chocolate
5 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
8 extra-large eggs, separated and at room temperature
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
Pinch of salt
3 cups heavy cream
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup cocoa (approximately)
1 tablespoon walnut or hazelnut oil
2 cups sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a heavy-duty jellyroll pan 10 by 15 inches. Line the bottom of the pan with wax paper, allowing it to extend about two inches past the ends. Butter the paper.
  • Combine 9 ounces of the chocolate with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the espresso powder and 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon of the boiling water in the top of a double boiler. Stir until smooth and set aside to cool.
  • Beat the egg yolks until very thick and light. Gradually beat in the sugar. Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture and set aside.
  • Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt, by hand in a copper bowl if possible, until they form peaks but are still of a creamy consistency. Do not overbeat. Stir one-quarter of this mixture into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the rest.
  • Spread the batter in the prepared pan. Bake about 20 minutes, until puffy and beginning to shrink from the sides of the pan. The surface will also have lost its sheen and will spring back when touched lightly. Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool on a rack for 45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, dissolve the remaining 4 tablespoons espresso in the remaining tablespoon of boiling water. Stir until syrupy, then refrigerate.
  • Beat the cream in a chilled bowl until thick, like sour cream, but not yet stiff. Sift in the confectioner's sugar, beating, then the cooled espresso. Refrigerate.
  • Place remaining chocolate in the top of a double boiler. Stir when melted. Remove from heat and stir in the butter. Add the oil, stir; set aside.
  • To assemble the cake dust the top with half of the cocoa. Gently warm the bottom of the jellyroll pan by holding it over a low burner, moving it around. Cover the pan with a large flat baking sheet, invert the pan and the baking sheet together. Hold down the wax paper and lift off the jellyroll pan. Carefully peel off the wax paper. Dust the cake very lightly with the remaining cocoa.
  • Cut the cake in four equal portions crosswise. Using two broad spatulas, lift one of the portions onto a serving dish. Gently spread with some of the chilled espresso cream. Top with another portion of the cake, spread with more of the cream, add another cake layer, more cream, then the final cake layer. If any of the cake sections crack slightly while being transferred, don't worry. Icing will cover the flaws. Remove any excess cream from the sides of the cake with a spatula.
  • Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes.
  • Mask the exposed parts of the platter with pieces of foil or wax paper, slipping them just under the edges of the cake.
  • If the glaze has set, warm it gently until it is fairly liquid. Pour about three-quarters of the glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Smooth the top and cover the sides with the remaining glaze. Pat the toasted almonds all over the sides of the cake. Remove the protective paper or foil from the platter. Refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
  • Cut the cake with a thin knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 693, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 54 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 27 grams, Sodium 107 milligrams, Sugar 43 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE CAKE



Chocolate Souffle Cake image

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

7 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon flour
Parchment paper
7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, cut up
Grated zest of one orange
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon finely ground almonds
5 eggs, separated
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
Powdered confectioners' sugar for dusting
8 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 quart milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Butter and flour a 10-by-2-inch round cake pan and line with a circle of parchment paper.
  • Put chocolate, butter, orange zest, vanilla and almonds in top of double boiler. Melt over hot water, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat as soon as chocolate is melted.
  • Beat the egg yolks with half the sugar (in electric mixer, if desired) until mixture is thick and a slowly dissolving ribbon drops from a lifted beater. Fold lukewarm chocolate mixture into egg-sugar mixture with a large rubber spatula. Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add remaining sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form. Using rubber spatula, blend lightly but thoroughly into chocolate-egg mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Remove cake from oven and loosen sides with a sharp knife. Unmold onto a wire rack, then quickly and carefully reverse onto a second rack so that the cake is the right side up. The cake will sink slightly. Let cool.
  • To make Creme Anglais, whisk egg yolks and sugar together, or beat in an electric mixer, until thick and lemon colored. Mix cornstarch with a little cold milk and add to rest of milk. Scald milk and pour over yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Pour custard into a heavy pan, preferably of tin-lined copper. Avoid using a plain aluminum pan, which discolors sauce.
  • Stir with a wooden spoon over low to medium heat until custard starts to coat spoon and reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer. Do not cook over too high a heat, or the eggs will curdle.
  • Strain into a clean dry bowl and stir in vanilla. Let cool, stirring occasionally to prevent skin from forming. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Makes 6 cups.
  • Before serving, sprinkle the cake with sifted powdered sugar. If you wish, cut a large Christmas star of light cardboard and lay on top of the cake before dusting with sugar. Carefully remove the star, and the pattern will remain. Serve wedges of cake on dessert plates on a pool of Creme Anglais.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 978, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 105 grams, Fat 56 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 30 grams, Sodium 203 milligrams, Sugar 96 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE CAKE



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Adopted from the RecipeZaar account. I haven't made these yet. "A rich cake based on a French-countryside recipe from restaurant consultant Rozanne Gold. Made without butter, and with cocoa powder instead of chocolate, the cake is like a souffle that rises, then sinks as it cools."

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

vegetable oil cooking spray
14 tablespoons sugar
2/3 cup walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 large egg whites
1 pinch salt
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Line bottom of 8-inch springform pan with 2-3/4-inch high sides with parchment paper.
  • Spread pan and paper with vegetable oil spray.
  • Sprinkle pan with 2 tablespoons sugar.
  • Finely grind nuts with 2 tablespoons sugar in processor.
  • Transfer nut mixture to large bowl.
  • Mix in 10 tablespoons sugar and cocoa, then oil.
  • Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt in large bowl until soft peaks form.
  • Fold whites into cocoa mixture in 3 additions.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan; smooth top.
  • Bake until cake puffs and tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 30 minutes.
  • Cool cake in pan on rack about 30 minutes.
  • (Cake may fall.) Cut around pan sides to loosen cake.
  • Remove sides of pan and cool cake completely.
  • Sprinkle cake with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 67.1, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 20.1, Protein 5.5

CHOCOLATE-FILLED PASSION SOUFFLé TARTS



Chocolate-Filled Passion Soufflé Tarts image

Categories     Candy     Chocolate     Dessert     Side     Bake     Pastry     Boil

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the Dough
1/2 recipe Chocolate Tart Dough (page 182)
For the Chocolate Cream
2 ounces (62g) bittersweet chocolate (preferably Valrhona Manjari 64% cacao), finely chopped
1/2 cup (120g) heavy cream
For the Passion Glaze
1/2 teaspoon (1.5g) xanthan gum
1 teaspoon (4g) sugar
1 cup (250g) passion fruit puree
Seeds from 1 passion fruit
For the Passion Soufflé
2 large egg whites
Cream of tartar
6 teaspoons (75g) sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons (30g) passion fruit puree (see page 276)
To Serve
Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • For the Dough
  • Spray eight mini brioche molds (3 inches across the top) lightly but evenly with cooking spray.
  • Roll the dough out on a lightly floured work surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out a 6-inch circle of dough and fit it into one of the molds to make sure you've got the correct size. (These molds vary in size, and there's no point in cutting out all the pieces until you're sure you've got it right.) Cut the rest of the dough and line the rest of the molds with it. Set the molds on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Stack the scraps and reshape them into a brick. Wrap tightly in plastic and refrigerate or freeze for another use.
  • Heat the oven to 375°F or 350°F on convection. Prick the pastry shells all over with a fork, then line them with parchment (or cut-down coffee filters) and fill with dried beans (or rice or pastry weights). Bake until the pastry is crisp, about 16 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
  • Lift the parchment and beans out right away and let the shells cool completely on a rack.
  • For the Chocolate Cream
  • Put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
  • Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Pour the cream over the chocolate and leave it alone for about 1 minute. Stir with a heatproof rubber scraper until the chocolate is completely melted. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  • For the Passion Glaze
  • Mix the xanthan gum and sugar together. Whisk into the passion fruit puree, a few grains at a time, taking care that it doesn't clump. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, then stir in the passion fruit seeds. Refrigerate, covered, until you're ready to serve.
  • For the Passion Soufflé
  • Put the egg whites and a pinch of cream of tartar in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the whisk. Turn it on to low, and beat the whites gently for 2 minutes, to start establishing a structure. The whites will look frothy but still a bit wet. Turn the speed up to medium and add 2 teaspoons of the sugar. Continue to beat at medium speed until the whites have body and are just shy of having soft peaks. Add 2 more teaspoons of the sugar and continue beating until the whites have formed firm peaks. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons sugar and beat until the whites are glossy and smooth and almost stiff. Keep your eye on the whites, so you don't overbeat them.
  • Whisk the yolk into the passion fruit puree in a wide bowl. Fold in a spoonful of the whites to lighten the puree. Then add the rest of the whites and fold in quickly and lightly, spinning the bowl as you fold.
  • To Serve
  • Heat the oven to 375°F or 350°F on convection.
  • Set the chocolate tart shells on a baking sheet.
  • Fill a pastry bag with the chocolate cream and pipe a plug of cream into the center of each shell. Fill a second pastry bag with the passion soufflé and pipe into the shells, covering the chocolate cream center completely.
  • Bake for 6 to 7 minutes, until the soufflés have risen and browned lightly. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
  • Transfer to dessert plates and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, if you want. Spoon the passion glaze over the tart or serve it on the side.
  • make it simpler
  • Replace the chocolate cream with mini candy bars. Use something creamy, like 3 Musketeers or Milky Way. Omit the pastry and bake the filled soufflés in ramekins that have been brushed with softened butter and coated with sugar.

Tips:

  • Make sure the chocolate is finely chopped so that it melts evenly and smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter, as this can make the soufflé tart tough.
  • Bake the tart in a preheated oven to ensure that it rises properly.
  • Keep an eye on the tart while it's baking, as it can easily overcook.
  • Let the tart cool for a few minutes before serving, as this will help it to set.

Conclusion:

This chocolate soufflé tart is a delicious and impressive dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and light and airy texture, this tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Remember to use high-quality ingredients and follow the recipe carefully to ensure that your tart turns out perfectly. With a little effort, you can create a dessert that will wow your guests and leave them wanting more.

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