How to Make Hot Chocolate Souffle

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Adjust oven rack to its lowest position.

   Heat oven to 400ºF.
   
   Lightly butter 2 1/2 quart soufflé dish; sprinkle with sugar.
   
   For collar, measure length of heavy duty aluminum foil to fit around soufflé dish; fold into thirds lengthwise.
   
   Lightly butter on one side.
   
   Attach foil buttered side in around the outside of dish allowing foil to extend at least 2 inches (5.1 cm) above dish.
   
   Secure foil with tape or string.
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   Step 2: In saucepan

   , Return egg mixture to pan, blending well.
   
   Cook and stir one minute.
   
   Add butter and vanilla, stirring until blended.
   
   Set aside; Cool 40 minutes. , Gently fold about 1/3 of beaten egg whites into chocolate mixture.
   
   Lightly fold chocolate mixture, half at a time, into remaining beaten egg whites just until blended; do not over-fold. , Place dish in larger baking pan; pour hot water into pan to depth of 1 inch (2.5 cm).
   
   Bake 65-70 minutes carefully remove foil.
   
   Serve immediately with sweetened whip cream. ,
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   Step 3: stir together cocoa

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   Step 4: 2 cup sugar

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   Step 5: and salt; gradually stir in milk

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   Step 6: cook over medium heat stirring constantly with wire whisk until mixture boils; remove from heat.

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   Step 7: Gradually stir small amount of chocolate mixture into beaten egg yolks; blend well.

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   Step 8: In large mixer bowl

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   Step 9: beat egg whites with cream of tarter until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar

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    Step 10: beating until stiff peaks form.

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    Step 11: Gently pour mixture into prepared dish; smooth top with spatula.

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    Step 12: Finished.

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