Dessert for 4
Chocolate Soufflés
These chocolate soufflés use a rich chocolate base and whipped egg whites, then bake in buttered ramekins until puffed and set.
Typical price
$9.22for 4 servings
$2.31 per serving$9.22 for 4
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- 52 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.55Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $4.36Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.47Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 9 | $2.70Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.22 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 142 ml single cream
- 25 g caster sugar
- 100 g dark chocolate
- 25 g butter
- 1 drizzle butter
- 50 g caster sugar
- 175 g dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp double cream
- 4 egg yolks
- 5 egg white
- 2 tbsp double cream
Steps
- Heat the single cream, 25 grams sugar, and 100 grams chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth, then cool it slightly.
- Brush four ramekins with the drizzle butter, coat them with some of the 50 grams sugar, and chill them for 10 minutes.
- Melt the 175 grams chocolate with four tablespoons double cream over low heat, then whisk in the egg yolks.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually add the remaining sugar, and beat until firm.
- Fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in three additions, then divide it among the ramekins.
- Bake the soufflés on a baking sheet at 400 F for 18 to 22 minutes, until puffed and the centers are set, then serve with the warm chocolate cream.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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