Coffee soufflé with mocha sauce

2 servings

45 minutes

Coffee souffle with mocha sauce is an elegant French dessert creation that combines the tenderness of airy souffle with the rich depth of coffee sauce. The roots of this recipe lie in the art of French cuisine, where souffle is considered a symbol of lightness and sophistication. Its velvety texture, enhanced by the aroma of instant coffee and dark chocolate, creates a harmony of flavors complemented by warm notes of vanilla and cinnamon. It is served immediately after preparation when its airiness reaches its peak, and the mocha sauce envelops the dessert with softness and the delicate bitterness of freshly brewed coffee. This is the perfect treat for connoisseurs of refined taste, ideal as a conclusion to a romantic dinner or an exquisite feast.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 322.5
• Proteins: 11.8g
• Fats: 6g
• Carbohydrates: 54.6g

Ingredients

• Milk 1%: 0.5 glass
• Cornstarch: 2.3 tsp
• Sugar: 5 tbsp
• Vanilla: 0.8 tsp
• Instant coffee: 1 tsp
• Cream of tartar: 0.3 tsp
• Egg white: 3 pc
• Black coffee: 2 tbsp
• Powdered sugar: to taste
• Dark chocolate: 30 g
• Ground cinnamon: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Mix milk, starch, instant coffee, and 1 tablespoon of sugar, stirring until smooth. Place on low heat and cook until the mixture thickens and starts to boil, about 1-2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and add vanilla. Place a sheet of parchment on top to prevent a film from forming and let cool to a warm state.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk 1%: 0.5 glass
   • Cornstarch: 2.3 teaspoons
   • Sugar: 5 tablespoon
   • Instant coffee: 1 teaspoon
   • Vanilla: 0.8 teaspoon

2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Grease 2 small pudding molds with butter and sprinkle with 0.5 tablespoons of sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 5 tablespoon

3. Beat the egg whites with cream of tartar and a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gradually add 3 tablespoons of sugar and beat well. Add a quarter of the egg whites to the chocolate pudding, gently fold, then add the remaining egg whites.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg white: 3 pieces
   • Cream of tartar: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 5 tablespoon

4. Place the mass in the prepared molds, put on a baking sheet, and bake for about 15 minutes until done.

5. Meanwhile, for the sauce, mix brewed black coffee, chopped chocolate, cinnamon, 2 pinches of starch, and 0.25 teaspoons of vanilla in a pot. Stir well and place on low heat for about 2 minutes until the sauce becomes homogeneous. Remove from heat and let cool slightly until the sauce is warm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black coffee: 2 tablespoons
   • Dark chocolate: 30 g
   • Ground cinnamon:  pinch
   • Cornstarch: 2.3 teaspoons
   • Vanilla: 0.8 teaspoon

6. Lightly dust the puddings with powder and serve immediately with sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar:  to taste