Jul 17 2026
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Chocolate Souffle Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

with house-made vanilla ice cream

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Soufflé

Vanilla Ice Cream

Method

Chocolate Soufflé

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chocolate

    Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave until smooth. Let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Whip the Egg Whites

    In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks and vanilla extract into the cooled chocolate mixture. Gently fold in one-third of the whipped egg whites to lighten the mixture, then carefully fold in the remaining egg whites until no streaks remain.

  4. 4

    Bake

    Pour the soufflé mixture into greased individual ramekins, filling them about three-quarters full. Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes until puffed and set.

Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. 5

    Prepare the Ice Cream Base

    In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the mixture, then add the pod as well. Heat over medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.

  2. 6

    Temper the Egg Yolks

    In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks. Slowly pour the hot cream mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly to temper them. Return the mixture to the saucepan.

  3. 7

    Cook the Custard

    Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl and let cool.

  4. 8

    Chill and Churn

    Refrigerate the custard until completely chilled, then churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions.

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