CHOCOLATE MINT SOUFFLES

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These delectable little desserts are fancy, utterly foolproof and a family favorite recipe for decades. Give them a try! -Ruth Lee, Troy, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
1 teaspoon plus 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Dash salt
1/3 cup fat-free milk
2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
1/8 teaspoon mint extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Separate eggs. Place whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Place yolks in another bowl; set aside., Coat two 10-oz. ramekins or custard cups with cooking spray and lightly sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar; place on a baking sheet and set aside., In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 2 tablespoons sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips and extract until chips are melted. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to the bowl, stirring constantly. Cool slightly., Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. With a spatula, fold a fourth of the egg whites into chocolate mixture until no white streaks remain. Fold in remaining egg whites until combined. , Transfer to prepared ramekins. Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until tops are puffed and centers are almost set. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

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