Description
A dramatic and elegant giant chocolate soufflé with a delicate crisp top and a soft, airy, intensely chocolate center. This classic French inspired dessert rises beautifully and delivers rich flavor in every warm spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a large 7 to 8 inch soufflé dish thoroughly and coat lightly with granulated sugar, tapping out excess.
- Melt the dark chocolate and unsalted butter together in a heatproof bowl over gently simmering water or in short intervals in the microwave. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, salt, and half of the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Add the egg yolks one at a time, whisking until fully incorporated and smooth.
- In a clean, grease free bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the remaining granulated sugar to the egg whites and continue whipping until stiff, glossy peaks form.
- Gently fold one third of the whipped egg whites into the chocolate base to lighten it, then carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions, preserving as much air as possible.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared soufflé dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is set and risen but the center remains slightly soft.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure mixing bowls are completely clean and dry before whipping egg whites.
- Do not open the oven door during baking to prevent collapse.
- Serve immediately for maximum height and best texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg