Chocolate And Peppermint Souffles - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tbsp butter
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp flour
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup milk
3 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted
4 None eggs, separated
1 tsp peppermint extract
None None Ice cream, to serve

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease four 1-cup ramekins with 1 tbsp of the butter. Sprinkle inside of each with 1 tbsp sugar, shaking out excess. Place on a baking pan.
Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in a small saucepan on medium heat. Stir in flour and cocoa powder. Cook, stirring, for 1 min. Remove from heat.
Stir in milk until smooth. Return to heat. Cook, stirring, for 1 min, until mixture boils and thickens. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 3 mins.
Stir in remaining 1/3 cup sugar until dissolved. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Stir in chocolate, egg yolks and peppermint extract.
Beat egg whites in small, clean bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into chocolate mixture. Pour evenly into prepared dishes.
Bake for 20-25 mins, until puffed and firm. Serve immediately with ice cream.