Chocolate Soufflés for Two

By amybites

This Chocolate Soufflés for Two is an airy-gourmet dessert that is both decadent and delicious. Soufflés will start to deflate soon after taking out of the oven, so quickly dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large egg yolks
• 2 large egg whites
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Pinch salt
• Pinch cream of tartar
• Powdered sugar, for garnish
• Baking spray

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from amybites.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray two 8-ounce ramekins with baking spray.

In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave the chocolate and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla and egg yolks, one at a time.

In a clean bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites, sugar, salt, and cream of tartar just until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the chocolate. Spoon into the prepared ramekins. Soufflés can be covered in plastic wrap and refrigerated at this point for up to 1 day.

Bake until puffed and set, about 20 minutes (25 minutes if baking directly from the refrigerator). Soufflés will start to deflate soon after taking out of the oven, so quickly dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.