This week’s TWD was chosen by Susan of She’s Becoming DoughMessTic: chocolate souffle! We just made chocolate souffle for my Sweet Melissa Sundays baking group this past weekend but I didn’t really give much consideration to skipping out this week, mainly because (1) the recipe is easy to scale back so I could make minis and (2) I wanted to see how Dorie’s recipe compared to the one from The Sweet Melissa Baking Book.
Dorie’s recipe is very similar to Melissa’s. There were just a few differences: Melissa’s recipe calls for butter while Dorie’s does not and Dorie’s recipe uses milk while Melissa’s does not. Melissa’s recipe uses orange zest and Grand Marnier for flavoring while Dorie just sticks to the basics – chocolate, sugar and eggs.
I made 1/4 of Dorie’s recipe (substituting semisweet chocolate for bittersweet) and divided the batter between two 7-oz ramekins. I baked the souffles for about 18 minutes on 400 F. I knew I wouldn’t have much time to get photos of the beautiful puffy tops before they fell so I got everything all set up while the cakes were in the oven. Even with the preparation, though, I found it nearly impossible to get a good shot. I sprinkled on the confectioners’ sugar and carried the souffles across the room and wouldn’t you know, they were already deflating! They continued to deflate quite a bit more and left me with a nice crispy crust on top. I dug in immediately for a taste and can report that I loved Dorie’s souffles! After trying Melissa’s the other day I thought maybe I just wasn’t a souffle person, but I was wrong! I used the same chocolate for both recipes, but I thought Dorie’s souffles had a lot more chocolate flavor. I’ll definitely make this recipe again – I think it’d be great for entertaining since you can make individual souffles so easily.
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These were a lot easier than I thought. Looks like yours did just perfect. They look delish.
Your souffles look beautiful! I think deflating is just part of the game. It certainly didn’t affect the taste – I thought these were so chocolaty and delicious!
Wow – kudos to you for making 2 souffle recipes this week! They look great. Mine did not deflate – and that’s how I knew they were overdone! (I still ate both minis anyway.)
Wow…gorgeous photos, so detailed! Love, love, love when people do side by side comparisons, always interested in the research. Well, now that you found you love souffles, does this mean you will make them again? It was an overwhelming vote for “yes” here on the making again. But, then you figured that, right? Thanks for lighting the fire under me last night so I would just go get it done!
looks beautiful. I liked Dorie’s version better than Sweet Melissa’s too.
They look great ! I wasn’t smart enough to prepare the set ahead !
They look great! Glad you like making souffles now.
Wow you made both SMS and TWD souffles! I didn’t get to either recipe. I really wanted too but it’s been busy. Your souffles look so good!
I loved this one, too! I didn’t think I was a souffle person either, but I completely agree with you – Dorie’s is delicious. So rich and chocolatey, and a cripsy crust! I’ll be making this one again, as well. Your minis look wonderful!
Your souffle looks perfect. Awesome job.
They look perfect- I don’t think that they look any less delicious or beautiful when they fall. I really wish I would’ve gotten a bite of this!
Yep, I was a little frightened by the souffle, having never made one before. But dang, this was chocolaty and SO easy! GREAT job. Yep, I was rushing around with the camera as soon as it came out of the oven!
Yours looks so much better than mine! I didn’t find it very chocolatey; maybe I need to up the chocolate next time.
Look at that beauty, darling!
Mine totally deflated. I didn’t realize that you had to consume them right away! Ha!
You are too cool.
Your souffles look wonderful… Thanks for the advice on the souffle recipes – now I know which one to try. 🙂
They look great! I love minis. :o) You must be all souffled out right now, huh? Nice to see your comments today! I’ve been behind, too!
Your souffles look delicious, but now I’m curious — I’ll have to make the SMS chocolate souffle and compare.
The souffle looks fantastic, Tracey! It was fun to compare the two, wasn’t it? Pure chocolate wins. I liked the Sweet Melissa one, but I LOVED this one, and I’m glad you enjoyed it too.
You are so sweet!!! I have been an MIA blogging buddy as well and I am just trying to get back into the groove!!! Please forgive me! Your souffles look gorgeous and I am so glad that you loved these! I loved these as well… I was actually thinking of doing some orange flavor to them, but I am glad I did chai! Gorgeous job!
Great photos! Your souffle looks perfect. I think they look good when they have deflated too. Yum. I am going to have to try this one again so I can get at least a bite.
I forgot I already commented and saw your post again in my update thing- lol!
I do love how this recipe can be used for mini souffles. Much easier to serve and eat immediately.
ugh so beautiful! and i JUST bought 7 oz ramekins!! i’ll be making this one day soon.
you always find ways to make my mouth water!
Considering how quickly souffles deflate, I think you did a great job of photographing them. I can’t wait to try this recipe.
i loved these souffles too–and they’re so simple to make:)
Great job, Tracey! I might finally get a chance to make these today. Thanks for sharing your time & temp; I’ll probably use the same size ramekins for mine.
I’m so glad you did a comparison. This was my first souffle and I’m happy to know it’s the recipe to stick with. Fluffy or fallen – your souffle looks delicious!
I love the first photo of your chocolate souffle – it looks nice and crusty on top but soft and fudgy inside! That’s what I’m aiming for next time I bake these!
I definitely need to go back and make this one. Thanks for the comparison.