The Art of Food & Drink AOFD | Page 38

CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ L ’ HÔTEL DE PARIS MONTE - CARLO ’ S FAMOUS CHOCOLATE SOUFFLÉ , FROM LE GRILL RESTAURANT A show-stopping dessert from the most glamorous hotel of them all; l’Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo’s world- famous chocolate soufflé. Method: The perfect sweet treat to nibble on as you star spot and gaze at the panoramic views of Monaco from the hotel’s iconic ‘Le Grill’ restaurant, this world-renowned souffle is beloved by the international jet-set, celebrities and world figures alike, and now you, from the comfort of your very own home kitchen! Bring the whole milk to boil in a pan. Mix the egg yolks, caster sugar and the floor in a separate pan, then pour the boiling milk into this mixture and place it over a low heat. For the pastry cream: 5 egg yolks 50 cl whole milk 100 g caster sugar 65 g all-purpose flour For the soufflé mix: 400 g egg whites  (1 egg white = 30 g) 200 g caster sugar 20 g butter 85 g cocoa powder 400 g pastry cream 10 g icing sugar  & cocoa powder, to dust on top First, prepare the pastry cream: Then, create the soufflé. Whisk the egg whites until they form stiffpeaks. At the last moment, add caster sugar to strengthen the egg whites. Carefully incorporate the cocoa powder, and then the egg whites, into the pastry cream.  Butter and sugar two soufflé moulds. Pour the mixture into cake moulds and bake for 13 minutes at 200°C. As soon as you remove the souffles from the oven, sprinkle with icing sugar and cocoa powder and serve.