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.

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