Indulge in rich, chocolate soufflés with a touch of espresso and a surprise of white chocolate squares inside. Perfectly fluffy and decadent!
Chocolate Soufflés with White Chocolate Squares
Indulge in rich, chocolate soufflés with a touch of espresso and a surprise of white chocolate squares inside. Perfectly fluffy and decadent!
Equipment
- 6 small mugs or ramekins
- oven
Ingredients
- 4 medium eggs separated
- 2 tsp plain flour
- 4 tbsp strong black coffee e.g., espresso
- 100 g caster sugar
- 150 g plain chocolate
- 1 tbsp ground almonds
- 12 squares white chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (Gas mark 5).
- Grease 6 small mugs or ramekins and dust them with ground almonds.
- Melt the chocolate with the coffee in a bowl over simmering water.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Stir in the flour, egg yolks, and half the sugar, then set aside.
- Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually add the remaining sugar while whisking until firm but not stiff.
- Using a metal spoon, gradually fold in the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg whites.
- Fill the mugs to about 1.
- 5 cm (½ inch) from the top.
- Press 2 squares of white chocolate into the center of each soufflé mixture.
- Place the mugs into a baking dish and half-fill the dish with boiling water.
- Bake for 20 minutes, until the soufflés are risen and set.
- Serve immediately, still in the mugs, straight from the oven.
Notes & Wine Advice
Serving Tip:
Serve the soufflés warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Wine Advice:
Pair with a dessert wine such as a rich, sweet Port or a glass of sparkling dessert wine like Moscato.
Nutrition values
Calories: 230 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 12 g | Sugar: 22 g