Chocolate Souffles

Name: Chocolate Souffles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 7 servings.
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

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

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 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 in the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.