Dessert

Chocolate and peppermint souffles

Chocolate and peppermint soufflesWoman's Day
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Ingredients

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C. Lightly butter 4 x 1-cup ramekins. Sprinkle inside of each with extra sugar, shaking out excess. Arrange on a baking tray.
2.Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan on medium. Blend in flour and cocoa. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
3.Remove from heat. Blend in milk until smooth. Return to heat. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, until mixture boils and thickens. Reduce heat. Simmer 3 minutes.
4.Stir in remaining sugar until dissolved. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Blend in chocolate, egg-yolks and essence.
5.In small, clean bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg-whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into chocolate mixture. Pour evenly into prepared dishes.
6.Bake for 20-25 minutes, until puffed and firm. Serve immediately with ice-cream.

Use any regular eating chocolate in these recipes, rather than cooking chocolate.

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