Ingredients

• 3 tbsp - cocoa powder
• 11 gms - (1 sachet) gelatin
• 3 - eggs
• 8 tbsp - sugar
• 2 cups - milk
• 200 gms - fresh cream
• 1 tsp - vanilla essence
• 1 bar - chocolate (40 gms)

How to Make Chocolate Souffle

• Place 3 tbsp of cold water in a bowl.
• Sprinkle gelatine on the surface of the water.
• Leave to soak for 5 minutes.
• Dissolve the gelatine by standing the bowl in a pan of hot water.
• Separate the egg whites and the yolks.
• Add sugar to the yolks.
• Beat the egg yolks till they acquire a creamy texture.
• Add milk and cocoa powder to the mixture and mix well.
• Boil over a medium flame to make custard.
• Stir at regular intervals.
• When the mixture reaches a thick consistency of a custard, remove from flame.
• Cool completely and add the melted gelatine.
• Mix gently.
• Place this vessel (with the mixture) in a bowl filled with ice-cubes and stir till the mixture thickens.
• Gently beat the cream till it thickens a little and add it to the custard.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff and add it to the custard.
• Add essence and mix gently.
• Pour in a fancy bowl and leave to set in the fridge.
• Once it sets decorate with grated chocolate.
• Serve chilled.