The rich chocolate souffle is a classic dessert that is both elegant and delicious. Its light and airy texture, paired with the intense chocolate flavor, makes it a perfect choice for any special occasion. However, making a perfect chocolate souffle can be a daunting task, as it requires precise measurements, careful mixing, and proper baking techniques. This article will guide you through the process of creating the ultimate rich chocolate souffle, providing detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. From gathering the necessary ingredients and equipment to mastering the art of folding and baking, we will cover every step of the way to help you achieve a stunning and delectable chocolate souffle that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
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CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
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
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
RICH CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
This souffle is simple to make and won't fall as easily as some do.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Butter a 4-cup souffle dish and coat with granulated sugar. If desired, attach a parchment-paper collar, securing it with kitchen string. Set aside.
- Combine chocolate and butter in a small heat-proof bowl, and set over a saucepan of barely simmering water until almost melted. Remove from heat and stir until completely melted. Stir in liqueur or coffee and egg yolks.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form; don't overbeat. Whisk a quarter of the egg whites into chocolate mixture. Fold in remainder with a rubber spatula. Pour into prepared souffle dish.
- Bake on bottom rack for 5 minutes. Lower temperature to 425 degrees and continue baking, 10 minutes for a moist center, 15 minutes for a dry center. Dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.
A RICH CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ
Steps:
- Serves 6 Preparation : 15 minutes Cooking time : 20-25 minutes 1.Pre- heat the oven to 200C/400F/gas mark 6. Place a baking sheet on the shelf in the middle of the oven. 2.Prepare a 2 pint soufflé dish by brushing the inside with butter then dusting with about 2 teaspoon of the sugar. 3.Break the chocolate into a large bowl and set over a pan of simmering water, allow to melt, remove from the heat, stir until smooth. 4.Beat the egg yolks and all but 1 tablespoon of the sugar until thick and fluffy then stir into the chocolate, mixing well. 5.Whisk the egg whites until standing in stiff peaks, add the last of the sugar and whisk briefly until shiny. Beat a large spoonful into the chocolate mixture and when combined add the rest of the whites and gently fold together until thoroughly mixed in, but do not over mix. Turn into the prepared dish then run your thumb around the inside edge of the soufflé dish (this helps the soufflé rise evenly) Bake in the middle of the oven for 20-25 minutes. Try not to open the oven door during cooking but the soufflé will be done when it looks risen and the soufflé wobbles slightly. 6.Dust with icing sugar if wished and serve immediately. The soufflé should be spongy near the edge but slightly soft in the middle. 7.Alternatively spoon the mixture into 6 ramekin dishes, prepared in the same way and placed on a baking sheet, but cook for 12-15 minutes Variation : 2 tablespoons of brandy can be added to the egg yolk mixture for extra flavour as can any other complimentary liqueur such as Kalua or rum or try the grated rind of an orange if alcohol is not preferred. Jess from Tate & Lyle
FORGOTTEN CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
Provided by George Duran
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 6-cup souffle dish or casserole.
- Melt the chocolate and butter in a large bowl set over a pan of barely simmering water, stirring frequently. (Or in a microwave-safe glass bowl in a microwave at 50 percent power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring well every 30 seconds until the chocolate is melted and smooth.) Cool completely.
- Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the cooled mixture and add salt and 6 tablespoons sugar. Add yolks 1 at a time, whisking well after each addition. Whisk in the flour.
- Beat the whites with a pinch of salt in a bowl using an electric mixer at high speed until they hold soft peaks. Add the remaining 6 tablespoons sugar, a little at a time, beating until the whites hold stiff glossy peaks.
- Whisk about 1/4 of the whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten the batter, then fold in the remaining whites gently but thoroughly. Pour the batter into the souffle dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake about 30 to 35 minutes or until the center is still jiggling and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs adhering to it. Serve the souffle warm.
RICH CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
In Atlanta, Georgia, Linda Blaska serves this rich chocolate dessert when entertaining. The sumptuous souffle has a light, airy texture, yet its center is moist and almost fudge-like.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the chocolate and butter; cook until chocolate and butter are melted; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Add 1/3 cup chocolate mixture to the egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla; cool slightly., In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture. , Pour into a greased 2-qt. souffle dish. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES WITH CREAMY CARAMEL SAUCE
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
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.
CHEF JOHN'S CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
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
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
GIANT CHOCOLATE SOUFFLé RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soufflé.
- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature. This will help them to whip up more easily.
- Whip the egg whites until they are stiff peaks. This will give your soufflé a light and airy texture.
- Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture gently. Over-mixing will deflate the soufflé.
- Bake the soufflé in a preheated oven. This will help it to rise evenly.
- Serve the soufflé immediately. It will start to fall as soon as it comes out of the oven.
Conclusion:
The rich chocolate soufflé is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests. It is light and airy, with a rich chocolate flavor. With a little practice, you can master this recipe and create a perfect soufflé every time.
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