Hidden Treasures Chocolate Souffles

Total Time: 26 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate morsel
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 1 large egg, separated
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 creamy caramel candies (treasures)
• powdered sugar (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400°f (205°c). spray 2 (6-ounce) ramekins or custard cups with nonstick cooking spray; coat lightly with granulated sugar.
• 2 microwave morsels, butter and cocoa in medium, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 45 seconds; stir. microwave at additional 10-second intervals, stirring until smooth. stir in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
• 3 beat egg in small mixer bowl until soft peaks form. gradually beat in 2 tablespoons granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. stir 1/4 of egg mixture into chocolate mixture to lighten. fold in remaining egg mixture gently but thoroughly. spoon into prepared ramekins, filling about 3/4 full. drop one treasure into center of each soufflé; press in slightly. place soufflés on baking sheet.
• 4 bake on center oven rack for 16 to 20 minutes or until puffed and center still moves slightly. sprinkle with powdered sugar. serve immediately.