Hot Chocolate Souffle

The ultimate decadent dessert: chocolatey heaven that really melts in the mouth!
Baking

Ingredients

75g butter
450ml milk
50g plain flour
4 eggs, separated
1½ tbsp cocoa powder
50g caster sugar
 

Method

1
Step 1

Preheat the oven to 190°C

2
Step 2

Melt the butter in a pan, stir in the flour and cocoa, and blend over a low heat. Add the milk and mix well until thickened slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool, then add the egg yolks and beat in.

3
Step 3

Put the egg whites in the bowl, using a hand mixer, mix on speed 6 for a few seconds, then add the sugar and continue to whisk until soft peaks form. Fold in the sauce.

4
Step 4

Pour the mixture into a greased 1.2 litre dish. Stand the dish in a roasting tin filled half full with boiling water, put into the oven, and bake for 40- 45 minutes, until well risen.