Fluffy Chocolate Soufflé ~ almond maple sauce ~

Ingredients:

<Servings: 6 - 3.7 or 4 oz soufflé dishes>

3/4 cup (120g) dark chocolate

4 large eggs, separated

1.5 tablespoons oat flour (or all-purpose flour)

120ml oat milk (or any milk)

1/2 cup sugar

Oil for greasing soufflé dishes

Almond Maple Sauce:

1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut, cashew, etc.) + 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease the soufflé dishes.

2. Heat the milk in a saucepan over low heat until it reaches a boil. Once boiling, remove it from the heat.

3. Melt the dark chocolate in a medium heatproof bowl set over a small saucepan of simmering water, stirring until fully melted. Remove from heat.

4. In a bowl, beat the egg yolk with 1/4 cup of sugar until it becomes thick, approximately 1-2 minutes. Incorporate the oat flour and mix thoroughly. Gradually add the warm milk, stirring continuously for 1 minute. Combine this mixture with the melted chocolate and mix well. Set aside.

5. In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the egg whites with 1/4 cup of sugar at medium-low speed. Gradually increase the speed to medium until soft peaks form, then to medium-high, whisking until the egg whites become foamy.

6. Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture using a rubber spatula until fully incorporated and no white streaks remain.

7. Pour the soufflé mixture into the prepared dishes, filling each three-quarters full, and smooth the tops. Place the dishes in a roasting pan. Carefully pour boiling water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the soufflé dishes. Slide the pan into the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, drizzle with almond maple syrup sauce, and serve immediately.

Posted on July 18th, 2021