Make-Ahead Chocolate Souffles

Courtesy of Family Features
(Makes 8 servings)

Cap off the evening with this restaurant-style dessert that’s sure to impress. With only seven ingredients and just a few simple steps, these soufflés really deliver on taste and presentation. For more entertaining tips and recipe ideas, visit VeryBestBaking.com and Meals.com.

INGREDIENTS:

Nonstick cooking spray
Granulated sugar
2 cups (12-ounce package) Nestlé® Toll
House® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1/4 cup Nestlé® Toll House® Baking Cocoa
4 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 container (14 ounces) Vanilla Häagen-
Dazs® Ice Cream (optional)


INSTRUCTIONS:

Spray eight 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups with nonstick cooking spray; coat lightly with granulated sugar. Microwave morsels, butter and baking cocoa in large, microwave-safe bowl on high power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in egg yolks and vanilla extract. Beat egg whites in large mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in 1/3 cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form. Stir 1/4 egg white mixture into chocolate mixture to lighten. Fold in remaining egg white mixture gently but thoroughly. Spoon into prepared ramekins, filling about 3/4 full. Cover soufflés individually with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Preheat oven to 400° F. Remove plastic wrap from souffl és. Place souffl és on baking sheet. Bake on center oven rack for 18 to 20 minutes or until puff ed and center still moves slightly. Top with a scoop of ice cream. Serve immediately.