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| Dark Chocolate Soufflé By Jennifer Aranson Jenny took a cooking class, and has been baking all sorts of souffles! But the most delectable has been this great dessert! ************** Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 cup chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate (5 to 6 oz.) 4 large eggs, separated 2 tablespoons rum or 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 cup sugar Lightly sweetened softly whipped cream 1. Generously butter four 1- 1 1/4-cup soufflé dishes or one 1 1/2-quart soufflé dish. If using small dishes, set them slightly apart in a 10X15-inch baking pan. 2. In a 2- to 3-quart pan over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add flour; stir until mixture is smooth and bubbling. Stir in milk; continue stirring until sauce boils and thickens, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. 3. Add chocolate and stir until smooth. Add egg yolks and rum and stir until mixture is blended and smooth. 4. In a bowl, with a mixer on high speed, beat egg whites (use whisk attachment if available) with cream of tartar until foamy. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until short, stiff, moist peaks form. With a flexible spatula, fold a third of the chocolate sauce into whites until well blended. Add remaining sauce and gently fold in just until blended. 5. Scrape batter into prepared soufflé dishes; if higher than 3/4 full, use foil collar. 6. Bake in a 375° regular or convection oven to desired doneness: For a soft, creamy center, bake until edges feel set and dry but center 1 to 1 1/2 inches of small soufflés or 2 to 3 inches of large one still appear soft and jiggle slightly when dishes are very gently shaken, 12 to 15 minutes for small soufflés, 15 to 20 minutes for large one. For a fully set center, bake until surface appears set and fairly dry, 2 to 3 minutes longer for small soufflés, 5 to 6 minutes longer for large one. 7. Serve at once, scooping portions from single soufflé with a large spoon. Offer whipped cream to add to taste. Thank you Jenny for this great Souffle Recipe......mmmm! ****************** Taste of the Tunnels Index |
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