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This week's Tuesdays with Dorie (TWD) recipe was chosen by Susan of She's Becoming DoughMessTic: Chocolate Souffle! This week's post is going to be short and sweet because I am short on time...
I have to admit that I was a bit intimidated by Susan's choice because I have never made a souffle before and have always heard about how temperamental they are. The recipe was actually rather simple. Heat some chocolate and sugar over a double boiler, add some milk and egg yolks, and then some whipped up egg whites. You just have to be careful folding in the egg whites so you don't deflate them too much. Who knew it was so simple? :)
Unfortunately I burned my souffles a bit, though they did rise quite nicely. I was in such a rush to photograph these that I forgot to dust them with some confectioner's sugar to pretty them up. I also didn't have any time to make a creme anglaise sauce, which would have been spectacular with these. So I'm afraid I have some mediocre photos to share with you this week :(
Thanks Susan, for picking this recipe. The souffles tasted great and I'm so glad I didn't chicken out of this week's challenge. I can't wait to try other souffle recipes now. If you would like the recipe, you can find it here. Make sure you check out the TWD Blogroll, to see how everyone else enjoyed this chocolatey treat.
* Recipes notes:
- I halved the recipe and got 3 servings out of it.
- Turn on the oven light towards the end to check on your souffles to make sure they don't burn like mine did!
- For tips, click here.
AWESOME job!! You better not chicken out, EVER - I'm always inspired by your baking expertise :-D
ReplyDeleteLucky woman! I was so looking forward for that kind of rim lift... but never got it.
ReplyDeleteYours is superb! Bravo! Very well done Jaime, and on a first attempt too!!! WOW! I'm blown away...
Wow - that is a high-rise souffle! Nice job. Mine also overcooked a bit, but I'm looking forward to trying again.
ReplyDeleteI think your souffle looks great even without the powdered sugar! :) I've never made one, either. One of these days...
ReplyDeleteI'm so impressed with the height on your souffle! looks great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful souffle Jaime! You did well, and I am impress that you manage to take the photo before the souffle really collapes. I never manage to do that yet.
ReplyDeleteHey, you're being too hard on yourself! I think your photos look fine and they sure did rise!
ReplyDelete~ingrid
not mediocre at all--you got a beautiful rise!
ReplyDeletei’d say they rose well—they’re growing right out of the ramekins! it’s like magic. and it’s chocolate, therefore, i love it. :)
ReplyDeleteYour souffles rose beautifully! I think they look pretty fantastic even without a dusting of confectioners' sugar. Great job! I'm glad you decided to bake along - who knew souffles would be so easy :)
ReplyDeleteI think your souffle is gorgeous! Look at how high and beautiful it rose! I haven't tried a souffle, but may now. You make it sound so easy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job and you got some great height to your souffle!!
ReplyDeleteI still think your souffle looks great Jaime :)
ReplyDeleteThe puffed top on these look great! I thought the top crunchy layer was the best part.
ReplyDeleteYou do win the "prize" for tallest souffle! I was really "scared" of this one, too, but I'm glad I went for it. It was pretty darn good. I thought it was going to be eggy, but chocolate was tne winner here!
ReplyDeleteWow Jaime, your chocolate souffle looks really wonderful! Your photos show off the texture of your souffle and the great rise! (I personally like the burnt edges!)
ReplyDeleteWow, that is some rise! Very impressive! It was rather stressful trying to get a good photo of this one, I think you did a fantastic job!
ReplyDeleteLook at the beautiful height on that souffle. Looks just about perfect.
ReplyDeleteMediocre??! Are we looking at the same pictures? Stunning...I'm seeing some gorgeous, incredibly high souffles! It was my first time, too. You kicked butt!
ReplyDeleteAwesome puffage!
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