Chocolate Soufflé

🥘 Ingredients

• semisweet or bittersweet chocolate 6 oz
• unsalted butter 6 Tbsp
• rum, coffee, or water 2 Tbsp
• egg yolks 3 large
• egg whites 4 large
• cream of tartar ¼ tsp
• sugar ¼
• confectioners' sugar

1. 1

   Unlike most chocolate soufflés, this is made without milk or starch. It is light yet moist, with an exceptional chocolate taste.
2. 2

   Position a rack in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Prepare a 7-inch or 1/2-quart soufflé mold . Combine in a heatproof bowl chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate unsalted butter and rum, coffee, or water .
3. 3

   Set the bowl in a skillet of hot, but not simmering, water and stir until the mixture is smooth. Let cool for 10 minutes , then whisk in egg yolks .
4. 4

   Beat in a large bowl on medium speed until foamy 4 large egg whites , at room temperature
5. 5

   Add and beat on high speed until soft peaks form 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
6. 6

   Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar .
7. 7

   Beat until the peaks are stiff but not dry. Using a large rubber spatula , stir one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture, then fold in the remaining whites. Pour the batter into the prepared soufflé mold and smooth the top. (The soufflé can be set aside at room temperature, covered with an inverted bowl, for up to 1 hour; or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.)
8. 8

   Bake until the soufflé is risen and set, 25 to 30 minutes . Dust with confectioners' sugar . Serve at once.