Warm Chocolate Souffles with Pistachio Ice Cream

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   Butter eight 3/4-cup souffle dishes or custard cups.

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   Melt chocolate and butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth.

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   Transfer to large bowl; cool.

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   Using electric mixer, beat egg whites to soft peaks.

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   Gradually add sugar; beat until stiff but not dry.

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   Whisk yolks, flour and vanilla into melted chocolate mixture.

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   Fold in 1/3 of egg whites to lighten.

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   Fold in remaining whites.

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    Divide souffle mixture evenly among souffle dishes.

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    Transfer to baking sheet.

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    (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.

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    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.)

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    Bake souffles until edges are set but tester inserted into center comes out with wet batter attached, about 15 minutes if baked immediately or 20 minutes if refrigerated overnight.

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    Serve immediately with Pistachio Ice Cream.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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