45’s Signature Chocolate Soufflé Recipe

Soufflé perfection

Our signature chocolate soufflé is so popular that we’ve made it a permanent fixture on the menu. It’s a recipe I’m often asked to share, so here it is for you to enjoy whenever you fancy a reliably impressive dessert to delight your guests.

Method

1. Gently melt the chocolate and butter then set to one side.

2. In another bowl, whip your eggs until they form a foam then add cream of tartar and 1tbsp sugar and whip for a further minute.

3. Continue whipping while slowly adding the remaining sugar until you achieve a consistency of soft peaks.

4. Add the egg yolks to the chocolate and butter mixture and whisk.

5. Gradually fold in the whipped egg white to form a light mousse texture.

6. Fill your dishes with the soufflé mixture and level with a spatula.

Method

1. Melt the chocolate over a bain-marie.

2. Gently melt the butter in a separate pan and pour on top of the chocolate.

3. Heat the cream, sugar and water to boiling point and stir into the chocolate mixture.

4. Add the crème fraiche and blend thoroughly until smooth.

5. When your soufflés are ready, cut a hole in the top and pour in some of the warm sauce.

6. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and a spoonful of crème fraiche.