Name: Bittersweet Cocoa Soufflé with Orange Blossom Cream
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk; 1/2 cup atural unsweetened cocoa powder (spooned into cup to measure, then leveled); 2 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 large egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate (do not exceed 61% cacao), finely chopped; Orange Blossom Cream; 8 2/3-to 3/4-cup ramekins or custard cups

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Bittersweet Cocoa Soufflé with Orange Blossom CreamChristopher Griffith

The batter for this classic chocolate soufflé can made the day before, so all you have to do is bake and serve.

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