Classic Chocolate Soufflé Recipe

4.50 from 3 votes
A chocolate soufflé dusted with powdered sugar sits in a white ramekin on a wooden surface. Two spoons rest beside the ramekin, and some powdered sugar is scattered around.

Chocolate SoufflĂ© – classic and beautiful french dessert. Many people are afraid making this dessert, but after watching this recipe you’ll learn how to make the best chocolate SoufflĂ© like a pro.

A chocolate soufflé dusted with powdered sugar sits in a white ramekin on a wooden surface. Two spoons rest beside the ramekin, and some powdered sugar is scattered around.

Classic Chocolate Soufflé Recipe

4.50 from 3 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
WORK TIME 15 minutes
DIFFICULTY Medium
Cuisine French
Servings 4 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 7 oz 200g dark chocolate (70%)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup 240ml milk
  • 1½ tablespoons cornstarch
  • 5 tablespoons 75g sugar + 2 tablespoons for coating the ramekins
  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • Powdered sugar for dusting
  • Pinch salt

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C) and place the rack in the lowest part of the oven.
    2. Brush ramekins with butter, dust with granulated sugar into each dish, turning to coat all sides. pour out the excess. Keep in the fridge until the batter is ready.
    3. place chocolate in a large bowl. To a small saucepan pour milk, add cornstarch and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring, until thick, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour the milk mixture into chocolate and whisk. Add egg yolks and whisk until smooth.
    4. whip egg whites with pinch salt until foamy. Gradually add sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
    5. Fold one third of the meringue mixture into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the remaining two-thirds.
    6. Pour the mixture into the soufflé dishes and bake for 12-15 minutes 7. Dust with powdered sugar and serve immediately.

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4 Comments

  1. Walter SchieĂźer says:

    How many grams is 1½ tablespoons cornstarch?
    Thanks

    January 29, 2020
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      11 grams

      January 31, 2020
  2. Rachel Brockamp says:

    What size are the ramekins? 6 oz? 4 oz?

    January 29, 2021
  3. Christopher Burkit says:

    This is not a classic recipe for a soufflé. There is no corn starch in a classic soufflé.

    February 27, 2022
4.50 from 3 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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