Recipes
SuperValu Chocolate and Cognac Souffle by Clodagh McKenna
This deliciously simple yet luscious chocolate desert will make the perfect end to a romantic meal for two and the perfect beginning to your romantic evening!Serves: 2
Preparation time: 20 minutes,
Chilling time: 15-20 minutes
| Ingredients |
|---|
| 100g SuperValu Supreme dark chocolate |
| 1 dsp of SuperValu cream |
| 2 eggs, separated |
| 40g SuperValu caster sugar |
| SuperValu butter, to grease |
| 1 tbsps cognac |
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Melt the chocolate and cream in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Once melted remove from the heat and add the egg yolks, sugar and cognac to the chocolate and mix well. |
| 2 | Meanwhile, place the egg whites into a large bowl and whisk to form stiff peaks. Then gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture. |
| 3 | Grease 2 ramekin dishes and pour the chocolate mixture in. Place on a baking tray and cook in a pre-heated oven at 220°C for 12-15 minutes, or until well risen. |
Clodagh’s Top Tip:
You can substitute the cognac for rum, coffee (espresso) or a liquor of your choice. You could also add orange rind, vanilla essence, cinnamon, chili powder or ground cardamom instead.