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Souffle: Almighty Mocha Souffles

Source of Recipe

BH&G Low Calorie Low Fat Recipes


List of Ingredients

6 egg whites
nonstick spray coating
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ounce semisweet chocolate -- grated
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 cups evaporated fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons powdered sugar


Recipe

PLACE egg whites in a large mixing bowl; let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Spray eight 6-ounce souffle dishes or custard cups with nonstick costing. Sprinkle the bottom and sides of each dish or cup with 1/4 teaspoon of the granulated sugar.

COMBINE the 1/3 cup granulated sugar, flour, cocoa powder, grated chocolate, coffee granules, and salt in a medium saucepan. Stir in evaporated milk. Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour into a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap. Cool completely.

BEAT reserved egg whites and cream of tartar with an electric mixer at high speed till soft peaks form (tips curl). Continue beating, adding 1/3 cup granulated sugar,) 1 tablespoon at a time, till stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).

FOLD egg-white mixture into cooled chocolate mixture. Divide evenly among prepared souffle dishes or custard cups. Cover and freeze for 2 hours or till firm. Wrap with heavy foil. Freeze up to 2 weeks.

PLACE souffle dishes or custard cups with frozen mixture in a large baking pan. Place pan on an oven rack Pour boiling water into pan around dishes or cups to a depth of 1 inch. Bake in a 350ºF oven for 35 minutes or till souffles are puffed and a knife inserted near center of dishes or cups comes out clean. Sift 1/4 teaspoon powdered sugar over each souffle. Serve immediately.

NOTES : These individual desserts can be assembled and frozen for up to 2 weeks. When you're ready for them, pop the souffles from the freezer into a pan with boiling water and bake.