Fluffy Chocolate Soufflé for Two
A quick and easy chocolate soufflé recipe perfect for an intimate date night, featuring a fluffy texture and rich bittersweet chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ounces (85 grams) bittersweet chocolate, chopped (60-70% cocoa recommended)
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing ramekins
- 3 tablespoons (38 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 2 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously butter two 6-ounce ramekins, then sprinkle a teaspoon of granulated sugar inside each, tipping to coat evenly.
- Melt the chocolate and butter using a double boiler or a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir gently until smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
- Separate the eggs, placing yolks in one bowl and whites in another, ensuring no yolk contaminates the whites.
- Whisk the egg yolks into the cooled chocolate mixture along with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until fully combined and glossy.
- Beat the egg whites on medium speed until foamy. Gradually add 1.5 tablespoons (19 grams) of granulated sugar while continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold one-third of the whipped egg whites gently into the chocolate base to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining whites carefully to retain as much air as possible.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, smoothing the tops lightly with a spatula.
- Bake on the middle rack for 12–15 minutes until the soufflés puff up high and have a slight wobble in the center.
- Serve immediately, dusting with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs for better volume. Grease ramekins well and coat with sugar for better rise. Avoid opening the oven door during baking to prevent collapse. Serve immediately as soufflés deflate quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soufflé (1 ramekin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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