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Chocolate Souffles

Baked in individual custard cups, these chocolaty delights are ideal for serving with Christmas dinner. For variety, try sprinkling fresh raspberries or chocolate curls on top. —Jeannette Mango of Parkesburg, Pennsylvania

7 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + standing Bake: 25 min.

Ingredients

7 teaspoons plus 2/3 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cake flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
3/4 cup water
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 egg yolks, beaten
6 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Directions

Spray seven 10-oz. souffle dishes with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1
teaspoon of sugar into each dish, tilting to coat the bottom and
sides; set aside.
In a saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar, brown sugar, flour, cocoa and
coffee granules. Stir in water until blended. Bring to a boil; cook
and stir for 1 minute (mixture will be thick). Remove from the heat.
Stir in chocolate until melted. Stir a small amount of hot filling
into egg yolks; return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Cool to
room temperature.
Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a bowl,
beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat on medium

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Chocolate Souffles (continued)

Directions (continued)

speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, 1
tablespoon at a time, beating on high until stiff peaks form. Gently
fold a fourth of the egg white mixture into chocolate mixture; fold
in remaining egg white mixture.
Spoon batter into prepared dishes. Bake at 325° for 25-35 minutes
or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool
on wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate
leftovers. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutrition Facts: One serving equals 313 calories, 8 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 58 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 7 g protein.