Decadent Chocolate Soufflé
Indulge in the rich, airy delight of this Decadent Chocolate Soufflé—a perfect balance of deep chocolate flavor and a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with velvety dark chocolate, whipped egg whites, and just the right touch of sweetness, this elegant dessert rises beautifully for an irresistible treat. Serve it warm with a dusting of cocoa powder or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 2 servings
Calories 230 kcal
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter plus extra for greasing ramekins
- 2 tbsp tablespoons granulated sugar plus extra for dusting
- 2 ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa) chopped
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 egg whites
- 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder optional for dusting
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease two small ramekins with butter and dust with sugar, ensuring even coating.
Melt the chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water (double boiler).
Stir until smooth, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Stir the egg yolk into the cooled chocolate mixture until combined.
In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold a third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then fold in the remaining egg whites, being careful not to deflate the batter.
Divide the mixture evenly between the prepared ramekins.
Run your thumb around the edges of the batter to create a clean rim; this helps the soufflé rise evenly.
Place ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the soufflés have risen and are set on top but still jiggly in the center.
Serve immediately, dusted with cocoa powder if desired.
Nutritional Analysis (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~230 kcal
- Carbohydrates: ~18g
- Protein: ~5g
- Fat: ~16g
- Cholesterol: ~90mg
- Sodium: ~50mg
- Fiber: ~2g
- Sugar: ~15g
Nutrient Breakdown:
- Carbs (18g) → From sugar & chocolate, providing energy.
- Protein (5g) → From eggs, helping with muscle repair.
- Fats (16g, mostly from butter & chocolate) → Includes healthy fats from dark chocolate.
- Fiber (2g) → Comes from dark chocolate & cocoa powder.
