CHOCOLATE WALNUT INDIVIDUAL SOUFFLES

These souffles are so easy to make and deliver a wonderfully delicious presentation.

¾ CUP SUGAR3 TBS COCOA POWDER – unsweetened
3 LARGE EGG YOLKS4 LARGE EGG WHITES
1/3 CUP TOASTED WALNUTS – finely choppedPOWDERED SUGAR

8 INDIVIDUAL SERVINGS

Preheat oven to 400º.

Butter eight ¾ -cup souffle or custard cups.

Mix ¼ cup sugar, cocoa powder and egg yolks in a medium bowl and blend all. Beat egg whites in a large bowl until they reach soft peaks.  Gradually add remaining ½ cup sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.

Fold, meringue into cocoa mixture.  Fold in walnuts. Divide souffle mixture among the prepared dishes.  Bake until soufflés puff and are softly set in the center – about 15 minutes.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

BUON MANGIATA!



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