Chocolate Souffle

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Soufflés may look like a restaurant-only dessert, but they are actually easy to make. Whip them up right after dinner and enjoy while they're still warm from the oven.

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Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
Nutrition Profile:

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided

  • 2 ½ ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped

  • 1 large egg, separated, plus 2 large egg whites

  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

  • teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • teaspoon salt

  • Confectioners' sugar, for dusting (optional)

Directions

  1. Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 375 degrees F. Lightly coat two 10-ounce ramekins with cooking spray; coat the insides of each with 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar.

  2. Place chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on Medium, stirring every 20 seconds, until melted, 1 to 2 minutes. (Alternatively, see "No Microwave?" below.)

  3. Whisk egg yolk and cream in a medium bowl until combined. Whisk in the chocolate until smooth, then whisk in flour and cinnamon until incorporated.

  4. Beat egg whites and salt in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Beat in the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in four additions, until stiff, glossy peaks form.

  5. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold half the beaten whites into the chocolate mixture until fairly smooth; then gently fold this combined mixture back into the remaining egg whites until no white streaks remain. Divide between the prepared ramekins and place on a baking sheet. Bake until puffed and firm to the touch, 18 to 22 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar, if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips

Equipment: Two 10-ounce ramekins

No Microwave? Place chopped chocolate in the top of a double boiler over hot, but not boiling water. Gently stir until almost melted. Remove from the heat and stir until the chocolate melts completely.

Cut Down on Dishes: A rimmed baking sheet is great for everything from roasting to catching accidental drips and spills. For effortless cleanup and to keep your baking sheets in tip-top shape, line them with a layer of foil before each use.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2008

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334 Calories
15g Fat
44g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 40g
Added Sugars 40g 80%
Protein 10g 19%
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 103mg 34%
Vitamin A 233IU 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Folate 15mcg 4%
Sodium 235mg 10%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Magnesium 7mg 2%
Potassium 236mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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