Chocolate Soufflé with Orange
Chocolate Soufflé with Orange is an elegant French dessert combining molten dark chocolate with bright citrus notes and airy whipped egg whites. The Thermomix TM7 melts the chocolate gently without burning, whips the whites to firm peaks with the butterfly whisk, and mixes the silky base evenly. Baked in sugar-coated ramekins, each soufflé rises dramatically for a show-stopping finish.
About this recipe
Chocolate Soufflé with Orange Thermomix TM7 is the kind of dessert recipe that turns an ordinary dinner into a small celebration. Combining molten dark chocolate with fragrant orange peel, airy egg whites and a touch of cocoa, this classic French soufflé delivers a molten, velvety centre beneath a delicately crisp, dramatically risen top. The all-in-one kitchen machine takes the stress out of the technique: the melting function warms chocolate and butter evenly without seizing, the butterfly whisk whips egg whites to glossy, stable peaks, and gentle mixing folds the yolks, cornflour and caster sugar into a lump-free base. Served in sugar-coated ramekins straight from the oven, this show-stopping dessert is perfect for a romantic dinner, a festive Christmas menu or any occasion that calls for an impressive finale. With double cream lightly whipped alongside, every spoonful is pure indulgence.
Preparation tips
- Grease the ramekins thoroughly with butter and coat them evenly with caster sugar, as this sugared layer helps the chocolate soufflé climb the sides and rise straight up during baking.
- Bring the egg whites to room temperature before whipping them with the butterfly whisk; colder whites take longer to reach firm peaks and the foam is less stable when folded into the chocolate base.
- Fold the whipped whites into the melted chocolate mixture in two additions with a spatula, keeping the motion light so the air stays in the batter; serve the soufflés immediately with softly whipped double cream.
- Room temperature egg whites whip faster with the butterfly whisk; gently fold the foam into the chocolate base in two additions with a spatula to keep the air in the batter.
- Serve the soufflés immediately after baking with softly whipped double cream, and dust with a little icing sugar and extra grated orange peel for an elegant finishing touch.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free festive variation: add a teaspoon of orange blossom water instead of liqueur to the chocolate base for an aromatic, child-friendly soufflé suitable for Christmas dinner.
- Lactose-free variation: replace the butter with plant-based margarine and the double cream with lactose-free whipping cream; the dark chocolate base and whipped whites rise just as beautifully in the ramekins.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Gentle heating melts the dark chocolate and butter into a silky base without burning or seizing. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the caster sugar and cornflour directly in the mixing bowl guarantees consistent sweetness and thickness every batch. [Built-in Scale]
- Whipping the egg whites with the butterfly whisk creates glossy, stable peaks for an impressive rise. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the egg yolks, cocoa and orange peel into the chocolate base delivers an even, lump-free batter in minutes. [Time Savings]
- Grating fresh orange peel finely distributes citrus aroma evenly through the soufflé mixture without bitter chunks. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- butter
- caster sugar
- dark chocolate
- egg yolks
- double cream
- cornflour
- cocoa powder
- orange peel
- egg whites
- icing sugar (optional)