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 Chocolate Soufflé Recipe

Here's a classic recipe for a delicious chocolate soufflé:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing the ramekins)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (plus extra for coating the ramekins)
• 3 ounces semisweet or dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 2 large egg yolks
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with butter and coat them with granulated sugar, tapping out any excess. This helps the soufflé rise evenly.

2. Melt Chocolate:

   • In a heatproof bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter over a pot of simmering water (double boiler), stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. Prepare Egg Yolks:

   • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until thick and pale. Gradually whisk in the melted chocolate until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

4. Beat Egg Whites:

   • In a clean, dry bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar using an electric mixer on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, beating on high speed until stiff, glossy peaks form.

5. Fold Egg Whites into Chocolate Mixture:

   • Gently fold one-third of the beaten egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Then, carefully fold in the remaining egg whites in two batches until no white streaks remain.

6. Fill Ramekins:

   • Spoon the soufflé mixture into the prepared ramekins, filling them almost to the top. Smooth the tops with a spatula and run your thumb around the inside edge of each ramekin to help the soufflés rise evenly.

7. Bake:

   • Place the ramekins on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-18 minutes, or until the soufflés have risen and are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.

8. Serve Immediately:

   • Dust the tops with powdered sugar if desired and serve the soufflés immediately. They will start to deflate as they cool.

Enjoy your rich and airy chocolate soufflés!