Description
Indulge in a heavenly Chocolate Soufflé {low-fat} that allows you to enjoy the rich, decadent taste of chocolate without any guilt. This delightful French dessert is light and airy, making it the perfect ending to any special dinner or celebration. With its velvety texture and deep chocolate flavor, you’ll impress your guests while staying true to your health goals. Easy to prepare with accessible ingredients, this soufflé proves that you don’t have to sacrifice taste for a lower fat option. Ideal for occasions like Valentine’s Day or after a fancy meal, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Cooking spray
- 5 teaspoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 egg whites
- Pinch cream of tartar
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray ramekins with cooking spray and dust lightly with sugar.
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and flour until combined.
- Heat milk and water in a saucepan until warm but not boiling.
- Gradually add warm liquid into the dry mixture, stirring until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add remaining sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold a small amount of whipped egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into prepared ramekins and bake for about 20 minutes until puffed but slightly soft in the center.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg