Chocolate Soufflé

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

  for greasing ramekins
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  plus extra for coating ramekins
• 4 oz dark chocolate

  chopped
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

  melted
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 large egg whites
• 1/8 tsp salt

Instructions

• 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease four ramekins with butter and coat
  with sugar.
• 2 Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  Remove from heat.
• 3 Whisk in the egg yolks and vanilla extract until combined.
• 4 In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form.
• 5 Gradually add the sugar while beating, continuing until stiff peaks form.
• 6 Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions, being
  careful not to deflate the batter.
• 7 Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins, filling them just below
  the rim.
• 8 Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the soufflés have risen and have a slightly
  firm top.
• 9 Serve immediately with powdered sugar or whipped cream.

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