Chocolate Soufflé — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

A soufflé rises on nothing but whipped egg whites, so whip them to stiff glossy peaks and fold gently to keep the air. Butter and sugar the ramekins so the batter has grip to climb, and serve the instant they come out before they fall.

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 4 ramekins

Dark chocolate

The whole flavor; use a good bittersweet bar at 60 to 70 percent.

6 oz

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Butter

Melted with the chocolate and used to coat the ramekins so the batter climbs.

1/4 cup

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Eggs

Yolks enrich the base; whites whip to lift the whole soufflé.

5 eggs

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Sugar

Sweetens the base and coats the ramekins for grip.

1/2 cup

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Cream of tartar

A pinch stabilizes the whipped whites so they hold their rise.

1/4 tsp

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● A fair little treat

A reasonable little indulgence.

EffortSome doing

Cook it with

Sheet pan

The Method

Prep the ramekinsBrush the insides with soft butter and coat with sugar so the batter can grip and climb.
Melt and mixMelt the chocolate and butter together, cool slightly, then whisk in the yolks until smooth.
Whip the whitesBeat the whites with cream of tartar to soft peaks, add sugar, and whip to stiff glossy peaks.
FoldFold a third of the whites into the chocolate to loosen it, then fold in the rest gently to keep the air.
Bake tallFill the ramekins to the rim and bake at 400F for 12-14 min until risen and set at the edge but soft in the center; serve at once.

The Toolkit

Ramekins · Stand mixer · Double boiler · Rubber spatula · Pastry brush · Sheet pan

Straight Answers

Can you make Chocolate Soufflé in an air fryer? — Not really

Not really — loose batter spreads and needs a flat, hot surface. Keep this one on the stovetop or griddle.

Can you freeze Chocolate Soufflé? — Not ideal

Not really — the cream, custard, or emulsion turns grainy or splits once thawed. This one is best kept fresh in the fridge.

Can you make Chocolate Soufflé ahead of time? — Best fresh

Best made fresh and served soon — it loses its edge standing around. You can prep the parts ahead, but finish and serve it close to the table.

Is Chocolate Soufflé gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Chocolate Soufflé vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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Chocolate Soufflé, and where to source it