Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of this low-fat Chocolate Soufflé, a delightful dessert that’s light yet decadent. Perfect for any occasion—from romantic dinners to festive celebrations—this airy soufflé impresses with its elegant presentation and deep chocolate flavor. With just a few simple steps, you can whip up this guilt-free treat that serves eight, making it an ideal choice for sharing. Enjoy the versatility of toppings and personalize each soufflé according to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 5 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 egg whites
- Pinch of cream of tartar
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray soufflé dishes with cooking spray; optionally dust with granulated sugar.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and flour.
- In another bowl, combine milk, water, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry until well combined.
- Beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture, then gently fold in remaining egg whites.
- Pour batter into ramekins and bake for about 20 minutes or until puffed and set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 soufflé (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg