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Easy Chocolate Soufflé Recipe

Last updated on February 1, 2022Originally published February 1, 20205 CommentsSabine

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This decadent chocolate souffle recipe is easy and incredible. All you need is 8 ingredients and 20 minutes to make the best chocolate souffle recipe ever. It's the perfect recipe for romantic occasions. By the way, have you tried my chocolate lava cakes?

several chocolate souffles ready to eat

Why this recipe works:

  • It's super easy to make.
  • You only need 8 ingredients.
  • Perfect for all occasions, including the holidays.
  • This chocolate souffle recipe is light and delicious.
  • All you need is 20 minutes of prep time.
  • It's decadent, chocolatey, and heavenly.

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  • Photo tutorial
  • Baker's Tips
  • Substitutions
  • Storing
  • Freezing
  • More chocolate recipes to try
  • Recipe

Photo tutorial

Lightly grease each ramekin with butter. Then give it a sprinkle of sugar and tap out any excess. Place the ramekins in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake.

empty souffle bowls

Add chopped chocolate pieces to a heat-proof bowl and microwave, stirring every 20 seconds. Stirring frequently prevents the chocolate from seizing after it's melted, set aside. 

melted chocolate in bowl

Add egg yolks, cornstarch, and cocoa to a bowl and whisk together. Then using a heavy-bottomed saucepan simmer milk over medium-high heat. Make sure to stir constantly for 2 minutes.

Then stir ½ cup of the hot milk into the egg yolks to warm it. See the picture below.

egg white mixed with chocolate

Add the warmed egg and milk mixture to the saucepan making sure to whisk constantly. Continue to cook for around 2 minutes until it's thick then remove from heat.

souffle ingredients in pan

Add melted chocolate and stir until it's smooth, creamy, and combined. This will take 1-2 minutes.

souffle in bowl ready to bake

Mix together the egg whites and salt using a handheld or stand mixer until soft peaks form. Use the whisk attachment, so it's fluffy and light.

eggwhites an salt in bowl

Whisk until you see that stiff peaks have formed. This takes around 3 minutes.

soft peaks forming after mixing egg whites and other ingredients

Add ÂĽ cup of egg white mixture to the chocolate cream to lighten it. Slowly and gently fold in the remaining egg whites to the chocolate.

mixing souffle batter

Using a spoon, put the batter into the ramekins evenly.

souffle batter in bowls

Bake the easy chocolate souffle for 20 minutes or until the top has risen around 1-inch above the ramekin. After they are done, open the oven door and let sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, cocoa, or melted chocolate and serve warm.

souffles baking in oven

Baker's Tips

  • Use the best high-quality chocolate you can find. It will make this easy souffle recipe taste even better.
  • Make sure to whisk constantly when warming the milk, or it will curdle.
  • It's important to stir the chocolate every 20 seconds when you are melting, or it may seize, and you would have to throw it out.
  • Don't skip buttering your ramekins or the easy chocolate souffle will stick.

Substitutions

Milk

You can substitute any milk for regular milk when making this chocolate souffle recipe. So feel free to try coconut milk, cashew milk, or anything else you like.

Semi-Sweet Chocolate

If you opt to use milk chocolate, the souffle is going to be incredibly sweet. It may even be too sweet for some people. So, keep that in mind if you decide to go that route. It might be better if you use half semi-sweet and half milk chocolate if you wanted to.

souffle with bite out of it

Storing

The souffle should be cooled then covered in plastic wrap or tin foil and then placed in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. When you're ready to serve it, you should put it in the oven for 7-10 minutes at 350 degrees to warm it back up. However, please be aware that souffle is best eaten fresh on the same day.

Freezing

It's possible to freeze it. Make sure it's wrapped tightly, then place it in freezer-safe containers. It will last up to a month. Put it in the fridge overnight before you warm it up and serve.

If you make this easy Chocolate Soufflé recipe, leave a comment, rate it, and tag a photo #alsothecrumbsplease on Instagram! I would love to see your snap!

More chocolate recipes to try

  • Chocolate Mousse
  • Chocolate Cream Puffs
  • Baked Chocolate Red Velvet Cake Donuts
  • Chocolate Fudge Brownies
  • Chocolate Milkshake
  • Edible Brownie Batter

Recipe

souffle with bite out of it

How to make Chocolate Soufflé

5 from 2 votes
Author Sabine Venier
Calories: 314kcal
Servings: 6 servings
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
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Total 40 minutes
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This decadent chocolate souffle recipe is easy and incredible. All you need is 8 ingredients and 20 minutes to make the best chocolate souffle recipe ever. 

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ÂĽ cups high-quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (7.7oz / 220g)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoon cornstarch (10g)
  • 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder (2g)
  • â…ž cup milk (210ml)
  • 6 large egg whites
  • pinch of salt
  • â…“ cup granulated white sugar (67g)

sugar and butter for ramekins

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease six 1-cup-sized ramekins (250ml) with butter and sprinkle with sugar, tapping out excess. Chill ramekins in the fridge until you are done with the chocolate soufflĂ©.
    • Place chopped chocolate in a heat-proof bowl and melt in the microwave. Stir every 20 seconds to prevent seizing. Set aside. 
    • In a bowl whisk egg yolks, cornstarch, and cocoa to combine. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan bring milk over medium-high heat to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir about ½ cup of hot milk into the egg yolks to slowly warm it. Then pour warmed egg mixture slowly into the saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook until filling is thick, for about 2 minutes. Whisk continuously. Remove from heat and stir in melted chocolate until smooth and fully combined for about 1-2 minutes.
    • In a large mixing bowl, using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whisk egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Add sugar and whisk until stiff peaks form for about 3 minutes.
    • Stir about ÂĽ cup of egg whites into the chocolate custard to lighten. Then gently fold remaining egg whites into the chocolate custard. Spoon into prepared ramekins evenly. Bake for about 20 minutes or until chocolate soufflĂ© has risen about 1 inch above the top of the ramekins. Open the door and let stand for about 5 minutes. Top with powdered sugar, cocoa, or melted chocolate, if desired. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Recommendations
    • Use the best high-quality chocolate you can find. It will make this easy souffle recipe taste even better. 
    • Make sure to whisk constantly when warming the milk, or it will curdle. 
    • It's important to stir the chocolate every 20 seconds when you are melting, or it may seize, and you would have to throw it out. 
    • Don't skip buttering your ramekins or the easy chocolate souffle will stick. 
    Substitutions
    Can I Use Almond Milk Instead Of Regular Milk For This Easy Souffle Recipe?
    Yes, you can substitute almond milk for regular milk when making this chocolate souffle recipe. You can actually substitute any milk substitute you normally use. So feel free to try coconut milk, cashew milk, or anything else you like. 
    Can I Use Milk Chocolate Instead Of Semi-Sweet?
    Yes, technically, you can use milk chocolate if you want. If you opt to use milk chocolate, the souffle dessert is going to be incredibly sweet. It may even be too sweet for some people. So, keep that in mind if you decide to go that route. It might be better if you use half semi-sweet and half milk chocolate if you wanted to. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 314kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 76mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 160IUCalcium: 72mgIron: 2.5mg
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine French
    Keyword chocolate souffle recipe, how to make chocolate souffle
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    Comments

    1. I Bea

      May 15, 2019 at 1:51 am

      5 stars
      What I like about your recipe is that it doesn't look as wet in the middle. If I wanted runny I would have made a lava cake. I'm so surprised too that you only use 2 egg yolks. Maybe that's the secret to a drier soufflé. Thank you

      Reply
      • Sabine

        May 16, 2019 at 1:49 pm

        I'm so happy that you like the recipe, Bea! Yes, soufflé is not supposed to be runny in the center. That would be a lava cake as you said correctly. Have a great day!

        Reply
    2. Sabine

      April 01, 2018 at 11:03 pm

      Although chocolate soufflé can be made in a few small dishes or one big dish, either way, I didn't try this recipe in a big dish so far. Please be sure that you adjust the baking time if you bake the soufflé in a big dish (you will need to increase the baking time). The soufflé is done when puffed and crusted on top and a has risen about 1 inch above the top of the dish.

      Happy Easter, Beth!

      Reply
    3. Laura

      April 01, 2018 at 5:35 am

      On pretty sure step four is supposed to say egg WHITES

      Reply
      • Sabine

        April 01, 2018 at 8:54 am

        Thank you so much for telling me, Laura! You are true. I corrected it. Happy Easter!

        Reply

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