CHOCOLATE SOUFFLé
Light and airy, yet rich with chocolate, this classic soufflé is sheer decadence-and with Chef Boulud's instruction, mastering this gravity-defying dessert is within your reach. Just follow his tips for preparing the ramekins and whipping the egg whites, and you'll be amazed by how something so deliciously impressive can be so easy to make.
Provided by Daniel Boulud
Categories dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Prepare ramekins: Brush ramekin with butter to evenly coat the entire interior, from the bottom of the ramekin to the top of the rim. Add a few tablespoons of sugar to the ramekin, then spin the ramekin around to coat the bottom and the walls, pouring the excess into a mixing bowl. (The sugar coating provides a rough surface for the soufflé to adhere to as it bakes, allowing for a taller rise.) Repeat with other ramekins. Chill until ready to use.
- Preheat the oven to 375 F. Prepare a double boiler: Add enough water to a 1-quart saucepan to fill halfway, and bring to a simmer. Fit a heatproof glass bowl snugly on top of the saucepan, making sure the bottom of the bowl isn't touching the surface of the water. Add chocolate to the bowl and allow it to melt, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the milk and cornstarch. Pour mixture into a small saucepan over low heat and whisk; once the mixture is simmering, continue to whisk until thickened, about 1 minute. When the chocolate has melted, remove the bowl from the saucepan. Slowly add the milk-cornstarch mixture into the melted chocolate, whisking constantly, until it's thoroughly combined. Add egg yolks and whisk until thoroughly combined and shiny. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, add egg whites and a pinch of salt. Starting on low then coming up to medium speed, whip until soft peaks form; then continue whipping as you slowly add the sugar in a steady stream. Once medium peaks form, 1-2 minutes later, turn the motor off and remove whisk. Finish whisking by hand to form medium-stiff peaks. (This prevents the machine from over-whipping, which can cause the soufflé to fall.)
- Use a rubber spatula to stir ⅓ of the whipped whites into the chocolate mixture. Then very gently fold in the rest of the egg whites, being careful not to overmix; the goal is to make sure the egg whites retain their airiness. When the chocolate and egg whites are just mixed, fill each ramekin to the rim. Run the tip of your thumb around the inner rim of the ramekin to wipe off the butter and sugar from the top ¼ inch. This prevents the soufflé from sticking to the rim as it bakes, allowing it to rise straight up.Place ramekins on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then into the oven. Bake until the soufflés have risen about ½-1 inch above the rim, 7-9 minutes.
- When soufflés have fully risen, remove from oven. Dust with powdered sugar, if using. Shape quenelles of unsweetened whipped cream (optional): Pass about a tablespoon of whipped cream back and forth between two spoons, smoothing and shaping it until you have formed an egg-shaped dollop, or "quenelle." Make a small opening in the top of the soufflé and nestle the quenelle into the hole. Serve immediately. (Note: Soufflés will fall quickly as they cool, so work quickly once they are out of the oven!)
NEVER FAIL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
A classic chocolate dessert that will impress anyone!
Provided by Paula Deen
Categories baking classics sweets vegetarian
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 °F. Liberally butter 6 individual souffle ramekins and sprinkle with sugar; set aside.
- In a metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate whilst constantly stirring. Once the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the egg yolks one at a time.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat egg whites with salt on medium high speed until they hold soft glossy peaks. Continue beating egg whites on high speed, gradually adding the remaining 1/3 cup sugar, until the egg whites hold stiff glossy peaks.
- Gently stir 1/3 of the eggs whites into the chocolate mixture. Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites. The chocolate mixture should be full of bubbles, even colored and without egg white streaks.
- Spoon your souffle mixture into the prepared ramekins and bake for 12-15 minutes until risen with a crusty exterior. Dust with cocoa powder and serve right away.
BITTERSWEET CHOCOLATE SOUFFLé
Dark and intense in flavor, yet with a light and custardy texture, a chocolate soufflé is an eternal showstopper of a dessert. To get that intense chocolate flavor, this version uses a base of melted butter and chocolate without any starch. Be sure to use excellent bittersweet chocolate, but if you prefer a slightly sweeter soufflé, feel free to substitute milk chocolate for all or part of the bittersweet. Or to move the soufflé in the other direction, substitute a chocolate with a higher cocoa solids ratio, 70 to 75 percent, which will decrease the overall sugar. For maximum "wow" factor, always serve a soufflé straight from the oven. Crème anglaise or chocolate sauce would be fine accompaniments, as would scoops of your favorite ice cream. This recipe is part of The New Essentials of French Cooking, a guide to definitive dishes every modern cook should master. Buy the book.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Remove wire racks from oven and place a baking sheet directly on oven floor. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Generously butter a 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish. Coat bottom and sides thoroughly with sugar, tapping out excess. For the best rise, make sure there is sugar covering all the butter on the sides of the dish.
- In a medium bowl, melt chocolate and butter either in the microwave or in a bowl over a pot of simmering water. Let cool only slightly (it should still be warm), then whisk in egg yolks and salt.
- Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites and cream of tartar at medium speed until the mixture is fluffy and holds very soft peaks. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until whites hold stiff peaks and look glossy.
- Gently whisk a quarter of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Fold in remaining whites in two additions, then transfer batter to prepared dish. Rub your thumb around the inside edge of the dish to create about a ¼-inch space between the dish and the soufflé mixture.
- Transfer dish to baking sheet in the oven, and reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees. Bake until soufflé is puffed and center moves only slightly when dish is shaken gently, about 25 to 35 minutes. (Do not open oven door during first 20 minutes.) Bake it a little less for a runnier soufflé and a little more for a firmer soufflé. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 411, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 116 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 1 gram
NEVER-FAIL CHEESE SOUFFLE
My mom got this recipe at a women's club potluck dinner: The ladies would write up recipe cards for the dishes they prepared, and everyone would leave the potluck with a stack of new recipes for their collections. Ever since then, Mom has made this almost every Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Once or twice she decided to substitute something else, and she never heard the end of it. She loves that you set it up the day before and just bake it on serving day. - Bob Hoebee, Recipe Developer
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 9h5m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Butter the bread slices on both sides (use the whole stick), then cut them into 3/4-inch squares. (Leave the crust on.)
- Beat the eggs in a large bowl until foamy, then gradually whisk in the milk.
- Alternate layers of bread and Cheddar in a low 2-quart oval baking dish, starting with the bread and ending with Cheddar (4 layers total). Pour in the egg mixture, and press the bread and Cheddar down into the egg. Refrigerate overnight, covered, so the bread soaks up the liquid.
- About 1 1/2 hours before serving, position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Bake until puffed, golden and cooked through, about 1 hour. Serve hot or warm.
NEVER FAIL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
Make and share this Never Fail Chocolate Souffle recipe from Food.com.
Provided by scarley
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375º F. Liberally butter 6 individual soufflé ramekins and sprinkle with sugar; set aside.
- In a metal bowl over simmering water, melt chocolate whilst constantly stirring. Once the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and stir in the egg yolks one at a time.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat egg whites with salt on medium high speed until they hold soft glossy peaks. Continue beating egg whites on high speed, gradually adding the remaining 1/3 cup sugar, until the egg whites hold stiff glossy peaks.
- Gently stir 1/3 of the eggs whites into the chocolate mixture. Carefully fold in the remaining egg whites. The chocolate mixture should be full of bubbles, even colored and without egg white streaks.
- Spoon your soufflé mixture into the prepared ramekins and bake for 12 - 15 minutes until risen with a crusty exterior. Dust with cocoa powder and serve right away.
CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 50m
Yield 6 individual servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Brush 6 (6-ounce) ramekins with soft butter, then coat with sugar. Put the prepared ramekins in the freezer. (This can be done a day ahead.)
- Set an oven rack in lower third of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
- Put the chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl. Bring a saucepan filled with an inch or so of water to a very slow simmer; set the bowl over, but not touching, the water. Stir the chocolate occasionally until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Combine the egg yolks and warm water in the bowl of a standing mixer or large bowl and beat until frothy. Gradually add 2 tablespoons sugar, and continue beating until ribbons form, about 5 minutes. Very lightly fold the yolks into the chocolate mixture. (Rinse the bowl well, if using for beating the egg whites.)
- Remove prepared ramekins from freezer. Put the egg whites in the bowl of a standing mixer, or large non-reactive bowl, add the lemon juice. Beat on medium until frothy; then gradually add the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar and increase speed to high. Beat until the whites hold a stiff but not dry peak.
- Working quickly, fold about a third of the egg whites into the chocolate to lighten; then fold in remaining whites until blended. Gently ladle or spoon the souffle mixture into the ramekins, and place on a baking sheet. (Level off the surface with a straight edge, scraping any excess mixture back into the bowl.)
- Immediately bake until the souffle rises about 1 1/2 inches from the ramekins, and the tops are touched with brown, about 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, dust with confectioners' sugar and serve immediately.
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NEVER-FAIL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES
This is a real treat, particularly when made with the cream. It's not as fussy a recipe as it seems. Make them once and your family will want them over and over again. Also, if you're a small family note that this recipe is easily cut in half.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine cocoa and cornstarch thoroughly.
- Add a little of the cream and whisk to make a smooth paste.
- Whisk in remaining cream and the liqueur.
- I have made this with Kahlua, Grand Marnier, Chambord and brandy-- they're all good.
- If you use the evaporated milk instead of cream, expect the mixture to be pretty soupy.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites until almost stiff.
- Slowly beat in sugar and beat until stiff and glossy.
- Now gently whisk a quarter of the egg whites into the cocoa mixture.
- Gently fold in another quarter.
- Now add all this mixture into the remainder of the egg whites and gently fold until well blended.
- Spoon the souffle batter into 6-to-8 1/2-cup sized custard cups.
- The volume you get will depend on how well you beat the egg whites and if you folded them into the cocoa mixture without deflating them too much.
- Don't worry, even if you only get 6 they will be wonderful.
- Set custard cups into a deep baking pan and carry this to the oven.
- Open oven, pull out rack, and set down pan.
- Now pour very hot tap water in the baking pan to come up about one-inch around the outside of the custard cups.
- (I do it this way so I don't have to carry the pan with the souffles and water to the oven-- it's heavy and you risk sloshing water into your souffles.) Slide in oven rack, close oven door and bake for 25 minutes.
- The centres will be a little runny, as they should be.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.9, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 52.8, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 17.8, Protein 3.9
FROZEN CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE
From NYTimes.com. Originally published with FOOD; Chocolate Concoctions to End the Meal By MOIRA HODGSON, December 22, 1991
Provided by Second2None
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 pan, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Break the chocolate into pieces and process in a food processor until very fine.
- Heat the creme fraiche to boiling point and with the processor's motor running, pour it through the feed tube in a steady stream. Process a few seconds until smooth.
- Separate the eggs and add the yolks to the hot chocolate mixture. Process for a few seconds to incorporate. Then transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow it to cool until it has thickened to spreading consistency.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form when the beater is raised slowly. Stir about one-fourth of the whites into the chocolate mixture and then carefully fold in the remaining whites until uniform. Pour the mixture into a prepared six-cup souffle dish with a foil collar and freeze for at least three hours. Store up to three days.
- When ready to serve, carefully remove the foil collar and serve at once.
- YIELD 6 servings
- NOTE : To make the foil collar, fasten a band of aluminum foil around the souffle dish with string or paper clips. The band should be four inches higher than the sides of the dish to create the illusion of a risen mousse.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.4, Fat 32.5, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 232.7, Sodium 77.5, Carbohydrate 2.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 5.8
HOT CHOCOLATE SOUFFLéS WITH CHOCOLATE CREAM SAUCE
Light as a feather, these chocolatey melt-in-the-mouth soufflés are sure to please
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dessert, Dinner, Treat
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 220C/fan 200C/gas 7 and place a baking tray on the top shelf. For the sauce, heat the cream and sugar until boiling. Remove from the heat, stir in the chocolate and butter until melted, then keep warm.
- Brush 6 x 150ml ramekins with melted butter, sprinkle with the 2 tbsp caster sugar, then tip out any excess. Melt the chocolate and cream in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, cool, then mix in the egg yolks. Whisk the egg whites until they hold their shape, then add the sugar, 1 tbsp at a time, whisking back to the same consistency. Mix a spoonful into the chocolate, then gently fold in the rest.
- Working quickly, fill the ramekins, wipe the rims clean and run your thumb around the edges. Turn oven down to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, place the ramekins onto the baking tray, then bake for 8-10 mins until risen with a slight wobble. Don't open the oven door too early as this may make them collapse.
- Once the soufflés are ready, dust with icing sugar, scoop a small hole from their tops, then pour in some of the hot chocolate sauce. Replace the lids and serve straight away.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 36 grams fat, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 33 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.29 milligram of sodium
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
WARM CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES
I made these with Dutch Process Cocoa. It was like eating a chocolate cloud. The recipe comes from the New Mayo Clinic Cookbook.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Lighlty spray six 1-cup individual souffle dishes or ramekins with cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine the cocoa and hot water, stirring until smooth; set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter, stir in the canola oil; stirring to combine.
- To the butter mixture, add the flour, ground nuts and cinnamon.
- Cook mixture for approximately 1 minute, stirring constantly with a wire whisk.
- Stir in brown sugar, honey and salt.
- Gradually add the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the cocoa mixture.
- Allow mixture to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high setting, beat the egg whites until foamy.
- Add the granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
- With rubber spatula, gently fold 1/3 of egg whites into cocoa mixture.
- Then fold in the remaining egg whites, mixing only until no white streaks remain.
- Gently scoop the mixture into prepared dishes and bake until souffle rises above the rim and is set in the center, approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
- Using a fine sieve, dust the tops with confectioners sugar and garnish with fresh berries.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.7, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 6.6, Sodium 103.5, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 20.6, Protein 5.4
INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES (MAKE AHEAD)
I have tried other recipes and had my souffle fall. This one worked perfectly, I actually went and got one of my dinner party guests as soon as I took them out of the oven and said "holy cow it actually worked". They rose beautifully. So much for the berry coulis I had planned to put in the sunken middle :) I got this from Cooks Illustrated and wanted to share because it worked so well.
Provided by Chandra M
Categories Dessert
Time 52m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Butter (8) 1 cup ramekins, then coat evenly with sugar.
- Shake out excess sugar and place in refrigerator until ready to use.
- Melt 4 tbsp butter and the chocolate in a double boiler.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, salt, and creme de cacao.
- Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar and 2 tbsp water and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat.
- In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks on medium speed, slowly drizzle in the sugar syrup.
- Continue to beat until yolks are thick and pale yellow (3-5 minutes).
- Fold egg yolks into the chocolate along with the orange zest.
- Using clean beaters, beat the egg whites in a metal bowl, medium speed, for 30 seconds.
- Add the cream of tartar, then gradually add 3 TBSP sugar.
- Beat until the whites hold a 2" peak and are glossy.
- Take 1/4 of the egg whites and energetically stir them into the chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold in the remainder of the whites until just incorporated.
- Fill each ramekin almost to the rim.
- Wipe any filling from the rim with a wet paper towel.
- Cover each ramekin with plastic wrap and freeze until firm: at least 3 hours / up to 2 days.
- Place oven rack in the middle, preheat oven to 400°F.
- Remove souffles directly from freezer, uncover, and bake until risen: 16-18 minutes.
- Do not thaw the souffle, as it will not rise properly.
- Be careful not to overbake it.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 176.4, Sodium 108.6, Carbohydrate 16.2, Sugar 15.7, Protein 5.7
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