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.

Emmanuel Perfect
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This chocolate souffle is a bit too difficult to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Favour Udoma
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This chocolate souffle is a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Farjana Akthr
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This chocolate souffle is a bit too expensive to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ali Abid
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This chocolate souffle is a bit too eggy for my taste. I think I'll use less eggs next time.


danielle kelly
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my chocolate souffle didn't rise. It was more like a chocolate pancake.


Bryan Farmer
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This chocolate souffle is a bit bland. I think I'll add some more chocolate next time.


Umi Jutt
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I'm not a fan of the texture of this chocolate souffle. It's too dense and cakey for my taste.


Mike Donnelly
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This chocolate souffle is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


a7med karara445
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chocolate souffle didn't turn out. It was dense and rubbery.


Lamonte Bonaparte
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I was disappointed with this chocolate souffle. It didn't rise as much as I expected, and the chocolate flavor was a bit bland.


Ekun Tomi
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This chocolate souffle is a bit challenging to make, but it's worth the effort. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Naeem Francke
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I've tried several different chocolate souffle recipes, and this one is by far the best. The texture is perfect and the chocolate flavor is amazing.


My YouTub Bd
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This chocolate souffle is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.


Sarosh Ali
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I made this chocolate souffle for my friends and they loved it. It was the perfect ending to our dinner party.


Margaret Wangari
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but I really enjoyed this souffle. It was light and airy, and the chocolate flavor was just right.


Kaehw. Kauw
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This chocolate souffle is a real showstopper. It's perfect for a special occasion or a romantic dinner. I highly recommend it!


Bkash Biswas
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I was a bit skeptical about making a souffle, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The souffle rose beautifully and the chocolate flavor was rich and decadent.


Rachel Atieno
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I've made this chocolate souffle several times now, and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for special occasions.


Sawyer Scott
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This chocolate souffle is the best! It's so light and fluffy, and the chocolate flavor is intense. I'll definitely be making this again.


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