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Chocolate Soufflé

February 13, 2015 by Mary 28 Comments

Chocolate souffle on a candlelit dining table
There’s nothing like chocolate to end a meal and nothing (well almost nothing – a little romp in the sack can go a long way here) more magnificent than to pull a soufflé out of the oven and present it at the table. And then my French friend, Alain, speaks about the crisp, and then the hiss – the sound that’s made when spooning out the first serving. It’s beautiful, exciting and delicious! Just like I hope your Valentine’s Day turns out to be! Make this chocolate soufflé for dessert, with LOVE and it will be the perfect way to end a Valentine’s Day dinner.

This recipe is from Mark Bittman, originally printed in the NY Times, and it is super easy and the very best part is that you can make this in the morning, keep it refrigerated and bake it while you’re eating your main course and it will be ready in about 25 minutes! Now the soufflé won’t rise quite as much this way, but who cares? The trade off of not having to jump up and make the whole thing after dinner is well worth it. And it’s even gluten-free as there’s not a speck of flour in it.

Now Mark says this recipe serves two, but I say it really serves four. You can’t make it smaller as you can’t have one and a half eggs, right? So make this for the two of you but know that you can also use this recipe to serve four. I don’t have a picture of the serving, but I want to tell you that I garnished it with a whole strawberry to add a little color. It was beautiful. Raspberries are also nice.

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLE  – serves 2 – 4  – Recipe by Mark Bittman

About 1 Tbs. butter for dish
1/3 cup sugar, plus some for dish
3 eggs, separated
2 oz. good quality bittersweet chocolate, melted
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter one 4-cup soufflé or other deep baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar, invert it and tap to remove excess sugar.

Chocolate souffle prepared bowl with butter and sugar.Chocolate souffle - beaten egg yolks.

Beat egg yolks with all but 1 tablespoon sugar until very light and very thick; mixture will fall in a ribbon from beaters when it is ready. Mix in the melted chocolate until well combined; set aside.

Wash beaters well, or use a different set, then beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until whites hold soft peaks; continue to beat, gradually adding remaining tablespoon of sugar, until they are very stiff and glossy.

Chocolate souffle - folding in egg whites.Chocolate souffle ready to bake.

Stir a good spoonful of whites thoroughly into egg yolk mixture to lighten it; (egg yolk mixture will have become very stiff so this step is very important) then carefully fold in remaining whites, using a rubber spatula. Transfer to prepared soufflé dish. At this point you can cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until you are ready to bake.

Bake until center is nearly set, 25 to 35 minutes. Serve immediately.

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  1. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    February 14, 2015 at 7:17 AM

    How true that there’s nothing like a good chocolate dessert! This looks fantastic, Mary.
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:08 PM

      Thanks Angie!! I LOVE chocolate!!

      Reply
  2. The Healthy Epicurean says

    February 14, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    What a perfect-looking soufflé – a real valentine’s day treat! 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:10 PM

      Thank you!! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    February 14, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    I was going to post about a chocolate souffle but I farted around too long and the darn thing began to collapse and wasn’t beautiful, so I ate it. 🙂 Yours is amazing!
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 15, 2015 at 4:01 PM

      LOL!!!! You are too funny Maureen!! Happy V-day!!

      Reply
  4. Margot | Gather and Graze says

    February 14, 2015 at 7:30 PM

    This looks amazing Mary! You’re right… the perfect finish to a V Day dinner!

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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:11 PM

      Thanks Margot!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Raymund says

    February 15, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    What a lovely dessert, well done and Happy V Day
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:11 PM

      Thanks Raymund!!

      Reply
  6. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

    February 17, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    I’ve never made a souffle before, but now I am tempted to! I hope you had a great Valentines Day.

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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:12 PM

      Pamela – this is super easy. I do hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  7. Hotly Spiced says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    I do love chocolate souffle and yours looks very good. You did really well to photograph it as I know with souffles there’s only a tiny window of opportunity. I think a chocolate souffle is the perfect Valentine’s dessert xx
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:24 PM

      I agree – thank you Charlie Louie!!

      Reply
  8. yummychunklet says

    February 17, 2015 at 11:46 PM

    Beautiful looking souffle!

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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:25 PM

      Thank you!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    February 18, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    Yup chocolate souffle gets me every time. And we won’t even go into what it does for Mrs KR! Haven’t made one of these in ages. Need to again — and I’ll use this recipe. Really nice — thanks.
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:26 PM

      Well get on with it John – for Mrs. KR!! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Juliana says

    February 18, 2015 at 5:15 PM

    This chocolate souffle looks so good…and it seems so easy to put together…thanks for the recipe Mary…
    Hope you are having a great week 🙂

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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:26 PM

      Juliana – this is super easy. I do hope you’ll try it!

      Reply
  11. cheri says

    February 18, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Hi Mary, what a great dessert to finish off a meal here, looks delicious!
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:27 PM

      Thanks Cheri!! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    February 19, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    This would have been perfect for Valentines Day or in fact any day! 😀

    Reply
    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:28 PM

      So true Lorraine!! I hope you’ll get to try it!

      Reply
  13. Tandy | Lavender and Lime says

    February 20, 2015 at 3:05 AM

    this to me is the perfect dessert 🙂
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:28 PM

      My sentiments exactly, Tandy!!!

      Reply
  14. tableofcolors says

    February 20, 2015 at 3:12 PM

    I must admit that I have never attempted a chocolate soufflé, but always think that it is something that I must make! So yes, indeed it is on my bucket list of things to bake. Your soufflé looks wonderfully delicious and just the thing to end a Valentine’s or any special meal. Hope your day was a lovely one. All the best, Laila
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    • Mary Frances says

      February 22, 2015 at 11:29 PM

      Laila – this is so easy – don’t wait – please make it soon!!

      Reply

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