Chocolate-Amaretto Souffles Recipe

Name: Chocolate-Amaretto Souffles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chilled whipping cream; 3 tablespoons amaretto; 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped; 3 large egg yolks; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 5 large egg whites; 3 tablespoons sugar; 6 tablespoons crushed amaretti cookies (Italian macaroons)*; Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup chilled whipping cream
3 tablespoons amaretto
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
3 large egg yolks
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
5 large egg whites
3 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons crushed amaretti cookies (Italian macaroons)*
Powdered sugar

1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400F.
2
Butter six 3/4-cup souffle dishes; dust with sugar.
3
Place on baking sheet.
4
Whisk 1/2 cup cream and 1 tablespoon amaretto in medium bowl to soft peaks.
5
Refrigerate whipped cream.
6
Stir 1/2 cup cream and chocolate in medium bowl set over saucepan of simmering water until melted and smooth.
7
Remove from over water.
8
Whisk in yolks 1 at a time, blending well after each addition.
9
Whisk in 2 tablespoons amaretto and both extracts.
10
Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form.
11
Gradually add 3 tablespoons sugar, beating until stiff but not dry.
12
Fold whites into chocolate mixture in 2 additions.
13
Spoon enough batter into each souffle dish to fill dish halfway.
14
Sprinkle each with 1/2 tablespoon amaretti cookies.
15
Top with remaining souffle batter.
16
Sprinkle each with 1/2 tablespoon amaretti cookies.
17
Bake souffles until puffed and set, about 13 minutes.
18
Dust each with powdered sugar.
19
Accompany souffles with whipped cream.
20
Serve immediately.
21
*Available at Italian markets and some supermarkets nationwide.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup chilled whipping cream, 3 tablespoons amaretto, 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped, 3 large egg yolks, and more.

Yes, Chocolate-Amaretto Souffles falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chocolate-Amaretto Souffles

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