Chocolate Soufflés with Orange Sauce

By kathryns

Can also serve cold. Unmold when warm upside down on plate. To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar, put dollop of sauce on top and garnish with mint.

Ingredients

• For the Chocolate Soufflés:
• 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar, divided
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60 percent), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 4 egg whites
• Confectioners' sugar, for garnish
• For the Orange Sauce:
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. Make the soufflés: Preheat the oven to 400º. Grease four 6-ounce ramekins with the butter and coat with 2 tablespoons of the sugar, rotating to coat the entire ramekin. In a double boiler, add the chocolate and cream, and heat until completely melted, stirring until smooth.

2. In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, add the egg whites and beat until soft peaks have formed. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and whisk until stiff peaks have formed. Working in 3 batches, carefully fold the chocolate mixture into the egg whites using a rubber spatula.

3. Divide the soufflé among the prepared ramekins. Place the soufflés on a baking sheet and bake until set in the center, 13 to 15 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, make the orange sauce: In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients until smooth.

5. Remove the soufflés from the oven. Dust with confectioners' sugar and spoon over the orange sauce, then serve warm.