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Classic French Dark Chocolate Soufflé with Molten Center
The crowning pinnacle of Parisian dessert artistry: towering, bittersweet dark chocolate soufflé with an airy cloud exterior and a warm, melting molten chocolate center, dusted with powdered sugar.
Prep
20 min
Cook
14 min
Total
34 min
Oven
190°C (170°C vent.)
Ingredients
servings
4
- Good bittersweet dark chocolate (70% cocoa) chopped160 g
- Unsalted butter45 g
- Large eggs separated at room temperature4 pc
- Superfine granulated sugar50 g
- Cocoa powder for coating ramekins15 g
- Pure vanilla extract1 tsp
- Pinch of salt1 g
- Powdered sugar for dusting15 g
Preparation Steps
1
Butter ramekins thoroughly using upward vertical brush strokes, then coat interior with cocoa powder, tapping out excess. Chill ramekins.
2
Melt dark chocolate and butter over a gentle double boiler until glossy and smooth. Cool slightly, then whisk in egg yolks and vanilla.
3
Whip egg whites with salt, gradually adding sugar into a glossy medium-firm meringue. Fold one-third into chocolate to lighten, then gently fold remaining meringue. Fill ramekins to the brim, level flat with a knife, and wipe inner rim with thumb. Bake at 190°C for 12-14 minutes without opening oven. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts
per servingCalories
340
Protein
7.8g
Carbohydrates
26g
Fat
23g
Allergens
MilkEggs
*estimated values per serving
Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: European Culinary Heritage & Traditional Gastronomic Archives (Ministère de la Culture & Ministero della Cultura Gastronomica)
Legal status: Public Domain (CC0-compatible) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
