World Flavors Cookbook

Chocolate Soufflé

The height of French culinary technique — a light, airy, and intensely chocolatey cake that rises high above its ramekin.

Cuisine: France

Ingredients

• 200g dark chocolate (70%)
• 4 egg whites, 2 egg yolks
• 50g sugar
• Butter and sugar for the ramekins

Instructions

1. Melt chocolate. Whisk in yolks.
2. Whisk whites and sugar to stiff peaks. Fold gently into chocolate.
3. Pour into prepared ramekins. Run a thumb around the inner edge (helps even rising).
4. Bake at 190°C for 12-15 minutes. Serve immediately before it falls.