CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT SOUFFLE

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Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis' Giandua Souffle. I added some extra hazelnut flavor and mixed milk and dark chocolates to create what I feel to be richer flavor than the original recipe. Don't be afraid of the dreaded souffle - this one is easy and elegant.

Provided by SilverOpera

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 souffles, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons hazelnut-flavored liqueur (I recommend Frangelico)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 ounces dark chocolate (high quality)
6 ounces milk chocolate (high quality)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 pinch salt
4 eggs, separated
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Butter and sugar 6 ramekins.
  • Heat the butter, 1 tablespoon sugar, hazelnut liqueur, and vanilla in a double boiler over medium heat until the butter melts.
  • Remove mixture from heat, add the dark chocolate, and let it sit until melted, about 3 minutes.
  • Place mixture in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow it to set.
  • Use a spoon to form mixture into 6 even balls. Reserve in the refrigerator.
  • Place flour in a double boiler and slowly whisk in the milk.
  • Add salt.
  • Whisk mixture over heat until thick, about 5 minutes.
  • Add yolk and continue to mix constantly until it is about the consistency of mayonnaise.
  • Remove from heat and add chocolate, allowing it to melt.
  • Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a bowl and whip with a hand mixer until they form soft peaks.
  • Gradually add remaining sugar and whip until hard peaks are formed.
  • Fold egg whites into warm chocolate mixture.
  • Place ball of chocolate filling in each ramekin.
  • Fill each ramekin to the brim with souffle mixture. (At this point, they can be covered and refrigerated for up to two days.).
  • Place ramekins in a water bath and bake until golden brown on top, about 30 minutes (40 if refrigerated).
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.3, Fat 24.5, SaturatedFat 13, Cholesterol 163.4, Sodium 119, Carbohydrate 37.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 25.5, Protein 10.1

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