Description
A rich and airy chocolate soufflé that is perfect for any dessert occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ tablespoons butter (plus more for greasing the ramekin)
- 2 ½ ounces semisweet chocolate bar (coarsely chopped)
- 1 large egg (separated)
- 1 large egg white
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (plus more for the ramekin)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Melt the butter and chopped chocolate using a simple double boiler or a microwave-safe bowl. If using the microwave, heat in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Let cool for 5 minutes. Tip: To make a double boiler, place a heatproof bowl over a saucepan with about 1 inch of gently simmering water. Make sure the bowl does not touch the water.
- Separate the egg, placing the yolk in a small bowl and the white in a clean mixing bowl. Whisk the egg yolk with the vanilla, then stir it into the cooled chocolate mixture.
- Add the additional egg white and the cream of tartar to the bowl with the egg white. Using a hand mixer on high speed, beat until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Slowly add the sugar and continue beating until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
- Coat the inside of a 10-ounce ramekin with softened butter. Add 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar and rotate the ramekin until fully coated.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared ramekin and smooth the top. Run the tip of a knife around the inside rim to create a clean edge.
- Place the ramekin on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set and the center gently jiggles when tapped.
- Serve immediately while the soufflé is tall and warm.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the egg whites to maintain the soufflé’s light texture.
- For best results, serve immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg