Chocolate-Truffle Souffles |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Crème de cacao is a dark, chocolate-flavored liqueur. But any fruit, nut, or coffee-flavored liqueur will work. If you prefer to leave out the liqueur, replace it with an equal amount of chocolate syrup. Ingredients:
cooking spray |
2 tablespoons granulated sugar |
1 cup 1% low-fat milk |
3/4 cup powdered sugar |
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 ounce semisweet chocolate, chopped |
3 tablespoons crème de cacao (chocolate-flavored liqueur) or chocolate syrup |
2 large egg yolks |
4 large egg whites |
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar |
1/3 cup powdered sugar |
1 tablespoon powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Coat 8 (6-ounce) ramekins with cooking spray; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Place on a baking sheet; set aside.
2. Combine the milk, 3/4 cup powdered sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt in a medium, heavy saucepan, and cook 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk until mixture thickens and comes to a boil. Remove from heat; add chocolate, stirring until melted. Stir in liqueur. Gradually add chocolate mixture to egg yolks in a bowl, stirring well. Return mixture to pan. Cook 1 minute over medium heat, stirring constantly. Spoon mixture into a large bowl; cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
3. Preheat oven to 375°.
4. Beat the egg whites and cream of tartar at high speed of a mixer until foamy. Add 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently stir one-fourth of the egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture; gently fold in remaining egg white mixture. Spoon the batter evenly into prepared ramekins. Bake at 375° for 23 minutes or until puffy and set. Sprinkle the souffles with 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
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