Chocolate Soufflé

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Lightly brush the bottoms and sides (up to the rim) of two 5-ounce ramekins with 1 teaspoon melted butter. Add 1 tablespoon white sugar to each ramekin; rotate to fully coat the insides, then tip out any excess sugar.

3. 3

   Pour 3 cups hot water into a pot over low heat. Place the chocolate pieces in a metal bowl; set the bowl over the pot until the chocolate melts. Do not let the bowl touch the water, and do not let the water simmer or boil.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Whisk in the flour until incorporated and thickened, about 1 minute. Reduce the heat to low. Whisk in the cold milk until smooth and thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.

5. 5

   Add the milk mixture to the melted chocolate; mix in the salt and cayenne pepper until fully combined. Add the egg yolk; mix to combine. Keep the bowl over the hot (not simmering) water to keep the chocolate warm while whipping the egg whites.

6. 6

   Whisk the egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl until the mixture starts to thicken; a drizzle from the whisk should rest on the surface for one second before sinking in.

7. 7

   Whisk in 1 teaspoon sugar for 15 seconds. Repeat this twice more until all remaining sugar is added; continue whisking until the mixture holds soft peaks and resembles shaving cream, 3 to 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Mix a little less than 1/2 of the egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture until fully incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Gently fold in the remaining egg white mixture with a spatula until no white streaks remain. Divide the batter between the prepared ramekins; place them on the prepared baking sheet.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven until the soufflés have puffed and risen above the rims, 12 to 15 minutes.

10. 10

    Enjoy!

• Calories 297.64 kcal Moderate
• Protein 10.3 g Good Source
• Carbs 28.11 g Moderate
• Total Fat 15.49 g Moderate
• Saturated Fat 8.97 g High
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 93.76 mg High
• Sodium 130.09 mg Moderate
• Fiber 3.05 g Moderate
• Sugar 22.85 g High
• Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
• Calcium 70.31 mg Low Source
• Iron 4.41 mg Good Source
• Potassium 60.1 mg Low Source
• Vitamin A 67.03 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 1.87 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

• Eggs 🥚
• Milk 🥛
• Wheat 🌾
• Gluten
• Chocolate 🍫