Chocolate Souffle
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, plus 1 tablespoon softened
- 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces) plus 1 tablespoon sugar
- 8 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped coarse
- 1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 large eggs, separated, plus 2 large whites
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 375 degrees
- grease 2 quart souffle dish with 1 tablespoon softened butter, then coat dish evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar; refrigerate until ready to use
- melt chocolate and remaining 4 tablespoons butter in medium heatproof bowl set over saucepan of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally until smooth
- stir in liqueur, vanilla, and salt; set aside
- using stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat egg yolks and remaining 1/3 cup sugar on medium speed until thick and pale yellow, about 3 minutes
- fold into chocolate mixture
- using dry, clean bowl and whisk attachment, whip egg whites and cream of tartar on medium-low speed until foamy , about 1 minute.
- increase speed to medium-high and whip until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes
- using rubber spatula, vigorously stir one-quarter of whipped whites into chocolate mixture
- gently fold in remaining whites until just incorporated
- gently pour mixture into prepared dish, wiping any batter from rim with wet paper towel
- trace circle in batter with your finger, about 1/2 inch from edge of dish (this will help souffle rise nicely)
- bake until fragrant, fully risen, and exterior is set but interior is still a bit loose and creamy, about 25 minutes (use 2 large spoons to pull open top and peek inside)
- Serve immediately
unsalted butter, sugar, bittersweet, orangeflavored liqueur, vanilla, salt, eggs, cream of tartar
Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Chocolate-Souffle-1837717 (may not work)