The top view of the dish reveals two cylindrical, lightly toasted soufflés standing proud in individual ceramic ramekins. They are dusted with powdered sugar, resembling a serene snowfall. Wisps of steam rise, promising a sumptuous, warm experience. The dark green broccoli florets poke through the surface, their vibrant hue contrasting against the fluffy, chocolate texture.

Choco-Broccoli Soufflé

Category Dessert
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 18 minutes
Style French
Technique Baking
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: November 08, 2023

Get ready for a truly unique dessert experience that challenges expectations! Our key ingredient in this French-inspired dessert is broccoli - an unlikely star in the culinary world of sweets. Broccoli, with its subtly sweet and slightly bitter notes, beautifully intertwines with the richness of chocolate and the delicate fluffiness of the soufflé, creating an unforgettable gastronomic adventure.

Ingredients (for 2)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - 🔥🍯🍚
    Preheat your oven to 375°F and butter two ramekins with the unsalted butter.
  2. Step 2 - 🥦🔪🔄
    Using a food processor, finely chop the steamed broccoli florets until they resemble tiny granules.
  3. Step 3 - 🍫🛀🥄
    In a water bath, melt the chopped dark chocolate, stirring until it is smooth.
  4. Step 4 - 🥦🍫🥄
    Add in the chopped broccoli to the melted chocolate along with the vanilla extract, keep stirring until everything is well combined, then set aside.
  5. Step 5 - 🥚🍚🌪️
    In another bowl, whisk egg whites till frothy then gradually add sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.
  6. Step 6 - 🍫🥦🥚
    Carefully fold in the chocolate-broccoli mixture into the egg white mixture.
  7. Step 7 - 🥣✂️🍲
    Divide the soufflé batter equally into the buttered ramekins.
  8. Step 8 - 🍲🔥🕓
    Place the ramekins on a baking tray and bake for 15-18 mins. The soufflés should rise a little above the ramekin.
  9. Step 9 - 🍚🥄🎂
    Dust with confectioners’ sugar and serve immediately.

Additional

This dish not only looks amazing on the 'gram but also offers an interesting conversation starter at any dinner table! It could be a fantastic way to get your kids or picky eaters to try broccoli. If you're feeling adventurous, try adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top for an extra layer of flavor!