Mocha Souffle Recipes

FROZEN MOCHA MOUSSE

Steps:

• Break 3 ounces of the chocolate into pieces and place the pieces in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Whisk in the coffee liqueur, water and espresso granules and heat the mixture until the chocolate just melts. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Place the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 3 minutes, until the mixture is the texture of mayonnaise. Add the cocoa powder and vanilla, and slowly pour in the cooled chocolate mixture.
• Put the egg whites and salt in the clean bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and beat on high speed until the whites form soft (not dry!) peaks. Fold them carefully into the chocolate mixture. In the same bowl (no need to clean it) beat the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks and fold it carefully into the chocolate mixture. Grate the remaining 4 ounces of chocolate and fold it into the mixture.
• Pour the mixture into a 10-cup souffle dish, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for several hours or overnight.
• For the whipped cream, place the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, and whip on medium and then high speed until it reach stiff peaks. Spoon the whipped cream into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe the edge of the mousse with the whipped cream, and sprinkle extra chocolate shavings over the center of the mousse for decoration. Serve frozen.

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Beat in cream cheese. Dissolve coffee in water; add to cream cheese and beat until smooth. , Chill until firm enough to shape. Shape into 1-in. balls and place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Chill until firm, 1-2 hours. , In a microwave, melt chocolate coating; stir until smooth. Dip balls in chocolate; allow excess to drip off. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set. If desired, melt white coating and drizzle over truffles.

MOCHA SOUFFLE

Steps:

• Allow egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a saucepan combine the sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and coffee crystals. Stir in milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Remove from heat.
• Stir in liqueur and vanilla. Pour into a large bowl. Cover surface of mixture with clear plastic wrap. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl beat egg whites and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Fold about one-fourth of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining egg whites.
• Gently pour mixture into an ungreased 2- to 2-1/2-quart souffli dish.
• Bake in a 375 degree F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve immediately.

MOCHA SOUFFLES

Steps:

• 1. Allow egg whites to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and coffee crystals. Stir in evaporated milk all at once. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Pour into a small bowl. Cover surface of mixture with plastic wrap. Set aside. 3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine egg whites and cream of tartar; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). 4. Fold about one-fourth of the beaten egg white mixture into the chocolate mixture to lighten. Fold in the remaining beaten egg white mixture. Gently pour into two ungreased 1-cup souffle dishes. Place souffle dishes in a shallow baking pan. 5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until a knife inserted near the centers comes out clean. Serve immediately sprinkled with powdered sugar, if desired. Tip *Sugar Substitutes: Choose Splenda® Granular or Sweet 'N Low® bulk or packets. Follow package directions to use product amount equivalent to 4 1/2 teaspoons sugar.

MOCHA TRUFFLES

Steps:

• Put 12 ounces chopped semisweet chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Bring 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon butter and a pinch of salt to a simmer in a saucepan; pour over the chocolate. Let sit until melted, then stir until smooth. Add 1/4 cup espresso and 1 teaspoon vanilla stir until smooth and shiny. Pour into a shallow baking dish and refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours. Roll tablespoonfuls of the chocolate into about 20 balls, then roll in shredded coconut, cocoa powder or crushed peppermint candies. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

MOCK CHEESE SOUFFLé

Steps:

• Butter an 8-cup soufflé dish.
• Butter each slice of bread on one side and cut into four squares. Layer half the bread, buttered side up, in the bottom of the dish. Cover with half the grated cheese. Repeat. Place the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour over the bread and cheese. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Uncover the soufflé and bake on the center rack until the top is browned and the soufflé is bubbling around the edges, about 45 minutes.

COFFEE SOUFFLES WITH MOCHA SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together milk, cornstarch, coffee granules, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar in a small saucepan until smooth. Cook, whisking, over moderate heat until pudding boils and is thickened, 1 to 2 minutes, and transfer to a bowl. Stir in vanilla and put a sheet of wax paper on surface of pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Cool pudding to warm.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil 2 (6-oz.) ramekins and sprinkle each with 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar.
• Beat egg whites with cream of tartar and a pinch salt in a large bowl until they just hold soft peaks. Gradually add remaining 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, beating until whites hold stiff peaks. Stir 1/4 of whites into pudding to lighten and fold in remaining whites gently but thoroughly.
• Mound mixture into ramekins and bake on a baking sheet in lower third of oven until puffed and golden brown, about 15 minutes. Lightly dust soufflés with confectioners sugar and serve immediately with mocha sauce.