Chocolate Souffle Recipe

By trf0ster

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• Confectioners' sugar, optional

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Add milk. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the chocolate and butter; cook until chocolate and butter are melted; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Add 1/3 cup chocolate mixture to the egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla; cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into the chocolate mixture.
Pour into a greased 2-qt. souffle dish. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Serve immediately. Yield: 8-10 servings.


Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 132 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 97 mg cholesterol, 129 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.