A warm chocolaty soufflé never fails to impress. Soufflés also have a reputation for being difficult, but trust me when I say, this one is actually very easy to make. You can even prep them hours ahead of time (see note in step 4).
The souffles can baked in the oven, or fortunately, if you have an air fryer, soufflés also love being baked in warm circulating air. Either way they take no more than 10 quick minutes to bake!
I like to top my warm soufflé with a light dusting of powdered sugar and a dollop of light whipped topping. My chocolate loving husband sometimes adds a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Sliced strawberries are also very nice :).
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, divided
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 large egg, separated
½ teaspoon vanilla
1 large egg white
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar, optional
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1. Lightly spray two 6-ounce ramekins with baking spray, and sprinkle each with ½ teaspoon cocoa powder. Set aside.
2. Place the chocolate chips in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1 to 1 ½ minutes or until they are starting to melt. Remove and whisk until smooth. Whisk egg yolk with 1½ tablespoons of water and then whisk it into the chocolate with the vanilla and remaining 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder. Preheat air fryer to 330°F.
3. In a separate bowl, with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar, if desired (it will help keep the egg whites stiff), until foamy. Gradually add the sugar and beat to stiff, but not dry peaks. Gently fold half of the chocolate mixture into the egg whites (taking care to deflate them), and then fold in the remaining chocolate mixture.
4. Divide the batter between the ramekins (Note: the ramekins can be covered and placed in the refrigerator for several hours at this point). Place the ramekins in the air fryer and air-fry for 8 to 9 minutes or until they have risen nicely and tops are dry. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.
OVEN INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place the soufflés on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until they have risen nicely and tops are dry.
Nutrition Information Per Serving (1 souffle) Calories 175 | Carbohydrate 20g (Sugars 16g) | Total Fat 9g (Sat Fat 4g) | Protein 6g | Fiber 2g | Cholesterol 90mg | Sodium 70mg | Food Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat, ½ Medium Fat Meat | Carbohydrate Choices: 1 | Weight Watcher Freestyle Smart Point Comparison: 8
