Ingredients
- 142 ml Single Cream
- 25 g Caster Sugar
- 100 g Dark Chocolate
- 25 g Butter
- drizzle Butter
- 50 g Caster Sugar
- 175 g Dark Chocolate
- 2 tbs Double Cream
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 5 Egg White
- 2 tbs Double Cream
- to serve Icing Sugar
Instructions
4 steps · ~67 minutes total
Step 1
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.
25 minutesUse a large pot to prevent boiling over. Add salt to the water for extra flavor.Step 2
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.
15 minutesKeep the heat low — gentle bubbles, not a rolling boil.Step 3
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.
25 minutesAlways preheat your oven fully before baking for even cooking.Step 4
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.
2 minutesWarm your serving plates in the oven briefly for a restaurant-quality touch.
💡 Tips & Tricks
🔄 Variations
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 5 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 3 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Bring to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
What to Serve With
Complete your french meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Chocolate Souffle is a beloved dish from French cuisine, originating in France. With a total preparation time of about 50 minutes, it makes for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
French cuisine is considered one of the world's finest culinary traditions. Known for its refinement and attention to detail, it has influenced cooking around the globe for centuries.
This recipe is rated hard difficulty and uses 12 ingredients. Experienced cooks will appreciate the technique involved.
Frequently Asked Questions
The key to a perfectly risen chocolate soufflé is to properly whip the egg whites to stiff peaks and gently fold them into the chocolate mixture. This incorporates air and helps the soufflé rise.
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Nutrition Facts
4 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
