Michael Lee West of Rattlebridge Farm is having her Mystery Ingredient Club for February and the ingredient is one that many of us share a love for and that is Chocolate! I found this recipe in my 2012 Southern Living Cooking for Christmas. Do not let the word "soufflé" intimidate you. This is a wonderful recipe and the best part is that it can be prepared and frozen a week in advance!!
1 T. butter
3 T. sugar
1 (4-oz.) bittersweet chocolate baking bar, chopped (I used Ghiradelli 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Bar)
5 large eggs, separated
1/3 cup sugar
3 T. milk
1 T. red liquid food coloring
1 t. vanilla
Pinch of salt
2 T. sugar
Whipped Sour Cream
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom and sides of 6 (8-oz.) ramekins with butter. Lightly coat with 3 T. sugar, shaking out excess. Place on baking sheet.
2. Microwave chocolate in a large microwave safe bowl at HIGH 1 minute to 1 minute and 15 seconds or until melted, stirring at 30 second intervals. Stir in 4 egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar and next 3 ingredients. (Discard or save the remaining egg yolk.)
3. Beat 5 egg whites and salt at high speed with a heavy duty electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add 2 T. sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture, one-third at a time. Spoon into prepared ramekins. Run tip of thumb around edges of ramekins, wiping clean and creating a shallow intention around edges of mixture. This will help the soufflés rise.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-24 minutes or until soufflés rise and are set. Dust with powdered sugar; serve with Whipped Sour Cream.
NOTE: To bake frozen souffles, remove from freezer and proceed to step 5. No additional time is needed.
Whipped Sour Cream
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sour cream
2 T. sugar
Beat together all ingredients at medium speed with a heavy duty electric mixer for 45 seconds or until lightly whipped and pourable. Serve immediately.
Yes, I enjoyed every bite!
I am sharing this with:
Make It Pretty Monday
Tea Time Tuesday
Inspire Me
Friends Sharing Tea
Bargain Decorating with Laurie: Valentine Par-Tay!
Share Your Cup
Full Plate
Foodie Friday
Weekend Potluck
Pink Saturday
Seasonal Sundays
Tea Time Tuesday
Inspire Me
Friends Sharing Tea
Bargain Decorating with Laurie: Valentine Par-Tay!
Share Your Cup
Full Plate
Foodie Friday
Weekend Potluck
Pink Saturday
Seasonal Sundays
My bowl would look the same as yours Kitty! Empty LOL. I love the little table you set. xo
ReplyDeleteOh that looks so good Kitty! I've never made a souffle. I love that it can be made in advance, frozen and then baked, my kind of recipe! Love the photo of you & your sweetheart. Thinking of you ♥
ReplyDeleteOh Kitty, this looks and sounds heavenly. I've always been intimidated by souffles; I've never tried to make one. This really makes me want to give it a try. :-D What a beautiful dessert to serve for Valentine's Day! I love the photograph of you and Rich. Hope your week is filled with love and good thoughts.
ReplyDeleteXOXO,
Denise at Forest Manor
Perfect for Valentine's Day, Kitty! Kitty, I am so sorry that your sweetheart is not here with you this year. Hope you can take comfort in the memories you made together.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Beth
I have never ever made a souffle and perhaps that needs remedying. I smiled to see the photo of you and your beloved with that phrase "Our Love is Never Ending." Love does go on and on, doesn't it?!
ReplyDeleteAw, Kitty, how touching your vignette is....the souffle looks wonderful, but I'm a little miffed that you didn't leave me a bite. :) I've never made one and this looks charming. I will definitely add it to the files. A hug for you xo Karen
ReplyDeleteMakes a nice Valentine dessert...the picture makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteOh Kitty, you get me every time! I wpuld love one of these, and such a pretty Valentine presentation. xo
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is calling my name! Love the polka dots and the entire setting. The photo is so sweet. Thanks so much for sharing ~ will certainly try it.
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Pat
Hello my sweet Kitty! I have been thinking about you a lot lately :) This sounds amazing! And I must admit that I was intimidated by the word "Souffle'" :) Would love to try these and since my hubby love red velvet than this may be the perfect dessert for Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteLove you, friend!
That is a decadent looking dessert, and such a lovely table, Kitty! You make everything look so very delicious!
ReplyDeleteKitty, I love this idea. I'm going to make this for a dinner party next week. It will be perfect! Thank you, sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteYou will certainly be in my heart and thoughts this Valentine's Day. Your photo is a sweet touch to the table.
This sounds great Kitty! I've never made a souffle and it's on my list of things to try:@)
ReplyDeletePS-My electric's been out for 3 days, just came back on... What a horrible winter.
Kitty, This looks amazing! Red velvet is one of my favorite "flavors" and I especially like the mix of whipped cream and sour cream. YUM! Cute little red souffle dishes, too.
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering and I just gained 5 lbs, but I enjoyed every minute! Happy Tea Day!
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! I see you enjoyed every morsel ... lol. Happy Valentine's Day to you!
After you worked so hard to make that you should enjoy it! This is what gets me in trouble - "enjoying" things! What a great recipe for Valentines Day Kitty!
ReplyDeleteMmm, I love souffle! My bowl would be empty too although I am trying really hard to be 'good' these days. I love your red tea setting with that pretty red polka dot mug. Thank you for sharing and coming to tea, my sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteBlessings & Hugs,
Sandi
Hi Kitty, Your recipe looks so good! I'll have to try it soon! I laughed when I saw the empty dish! So cute!
ReplyDeleteHugs...Nancy
Chocolate.... what could be better!
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate soufflé looked really tasty, and would be a sweet treat to have with a cup of tea.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a 'special to you day' later this week.
Judith
Love the chocolate souffle before and after photos! It looks like you really enjoyed every bite. The red and white polka dot dishes are wonderful for the Valentine's Day! Have a great week and hug those grandkids!
ReplyDeletePam
that souffle looks really delicious, and so festive in the red polka-dot ramekin!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love chocolate soufflé. Have a great week. Blessings, Martha
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteLiz @ Shortbread & Ginger
I think my favorite part is the empty dish! Great recipe and you always make everything look just so perfect and yummy. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Those look wonderful! How great that they can be frozen too!
ReplyDeleteI joined in for Laurie's part too!
How decadent and so pretty Kitty! I have never made a souffle. I will definitely give this a try. I have been missing out on them. xoxo
ReplyDeleteI keep getting kicked off as a follower!!! I wondered why I wasn't receiving your posts, thinking that perhaps you were taking a blog break. Popped over just now to see you've been posting all along! Ugh! Technology!!! Makes me sick sometimes!!! Anyhoooo...just re-subscribed. Hope it sticks this time. That's been happening to me a lot lately. I'm afraid I'm missing a lot of super posts just because the Internet can't get its act together. :-(
ReplyDeleteMaybe not intimidating to YOU, but it intimidates the heck outta me! Looks fantastic, and apparently it tastes that way, too!!! :-) :-) :-) Have a happy week, sweet Kitty!
These look sensational! I have to give these a try!
ReplyDelete- Alma, The Tablescaper
What? You didn't even save a bite for me? They look beautiful and I am sure they tasted wonderful too. Sounds perfect for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteeeeew! I can almost smell the sweet warm chocolate! :) Yummmmmm!
ReplyDelete~Liz
Kitty, I hope you are telling the truth about this being easy. I've always been afraid to try a souflee, but I'm willing to try this. It looks scrumptious! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe, and thank you for linking this mouth-watering post to my par-tay! laurie
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, Just wanted to stop by and see what you are up to. This recipe looks delicious, as I see it was. This looks like a good recipe to try (no luck here making a souffle).
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine’s Day..........
Kitty, I just stopped in to tell you that you are in my thoughts. I know this Valentine's Day must be difficult for you. Hugs, Laurie
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty! This sounds so good. I don't know how I have missed out on your posts, I will have to check and make sure I am still following you! Hope you had a great Valentine's day! XO
ReplyDeleteDear Kitty,
ReplyDeleteHow sweet to see a picture of you and your dear hubby. He is always with you.
Hugs, Ruthie
Sweet Miz Kitty,
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious post with the photo of the two of you, it says so many things.
Your Red Velvet Souffle with Whipped Sour Cream looks like a dream recipe, I would have a empty bowl in front of me as well! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome post with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great weekend and come back soon!
Miz Helen
I probably would have licked the bowl clean Kitty. lol! All looks delicious! I love sour cream, so I know that whipped sour cream would be even better! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
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Jann
Happy Friday Sweet Friend! Wanted you to know I chose this lovely recipe for my personal favorite at Weekend Potluck today. C'mon over and check it out. So glad you shared.
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