Chocolate Soufflé
butter 9cm ramekins (3 or 4)
dust with granulated sugar
pour out the excess
2 tbsp (30ml) milk
1 tbsp (15g) cream
place over medium heat until it boils
60g semisweet chocolate (55-70%)
let sit for 1 minute
stir until completely melted
30g unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp (45ml) water
make a double boiler and whisk chocolate mixture until very hot
remove from the heat and set aside to cool
meanwhile
3 egg whites
1/4 tsp (1g) salt
whip until foamy
gradually add 75g sugar
beat until stiff peaks form
2 egg yolks
fold one third of the egg whites into chocolate mixture
fold the chocolate mixture into the remaining whites
bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for about 13-15 minutes until the soufflé has risen to about 3.5 cm above the dish
dust the top with powdered sugar
serve as it is or add whipped cream