Chocolate Souffle

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, for ramekins
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus more for ramekins
• 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60-70%), chopped
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for batter)
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 large egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Generously butter four 6-ounce ramekins with the softened butter, brushing in upward strokes, then coat the inside with granulated sugar, tapping out the excess. Chill the ramekins while you prepare the batter.
2. Heat the oven to 400F with a baking sheet inside to preheat.
3. Melt the chopped chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter together in a heatproof bowl set over barely simmering water, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
4. Whisk the egg yolks and vanilla into the melted chocolate mixture until glossy and fully combined.
5. In a clean, dry mixer bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar and salt on medium speed until foamy, then gradually add the 1/4 cup sugar and increase speed to medium-high, beating until glossy stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
6. Fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate base to lighten it, stirring firmly to combine.
7. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions using a large spatula, cutting down and folding up to preserve as much air as possible - stop as soon as no white streaks remain.
8. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared ramekins, filling almost to the top, and run your thumb around the inside rim to help the souffles rise evenly.
9. Place the ramekins on the preheated baking sheet and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the souffles have risen 1 to 2 inches above the rim and the tops look set but still jiggle slightly in the very center.
10. Do not open the oven door during baking, as the temperature drop can cause the souffles to collapse.
11. Dust immediately with powdered sugar and serve within 1 to 2 minutes of removing from the oven, while still puffed and warm.

Nutrition

Calories	340
Protein	7 g
Fat	23 g
Carbs	28 g
Fiber	3 g
Sodium	85 mg

Estimated per serving