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January 28, 2015

Boozy Chocolate Soufflé for Two

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Light and airy low carb chocolate soufflés for two. Impress your sweetie with this classic French dessert made over to be healthy and sugar-free.

Low Carb Chocolate Souffle RecipeLet’s talk kitchens, shall we? I am a sucker for a nice kitchen, which is understandable given my chosen profession. Whenever I walk into a home with a nicely updated kitchen, I sigh audibly with pleasure. Beautiful hardwood floors, gleaming stainless steel appliances, endless cabinetry and a spacious center island; it really doesn’t take much to make me happy. Okay, so it’s a lot, but a girl can dream, right? You would laugh hysterically if you saw my current kitchen in our rental house. It’s about the size of a postage stamp and counter space is virtually non-existent. And the upper cabinetry is placed strangely low, so that countertop appliances can’t actually sit on the countertop. There wouldn’t be room for them anyway, so I’ve banished my beloved mixer, coffee maker and blender to the pantry, where they sit on some inexpensive wire shelving feeling unloved. The kitchen does feature a double oven, though…one that is about 50 years old. It works surprisingly well, so I can’t complain about that, but it’s not exactly the gleaming gas range of my dreams.

We have, recently lucked into quite the home-buying opportunity. The Portland real estate market is a little crazy right now, with a lack of inventory and plenty of buyers. Multiple offers are being made and homes are selling for thousands of dollars over asking price. Thanks to my son, however, we have connected with the father of one of his friends who also happens to be a contractor and a “flipper”. And he just happens to have an old farmhouse he is flipping, in the exact area we want to buy. It is being completely gutted, restored and updated, with a fantastic new kitchen. And he’s letting us have some say in how the kitchen will be done (for a price, of course!).

 

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You’d think this was my dream come true, right? The chance to choose my kitchen and all the associated bits and pieces.  And it is my dream. Except…except I am completely overwhelmed with all the choices and it’s making my head spin. Cost is a factor (a LARGE factor) and not being independently wealthy, I can’t just walk into a showroom and point at the top-of-the-line appliances, snap my fingers and have the delivery men do my bidding. Even if I could, I am sure I would still feel overwhelmed. I want this kitchen to be beautiful but also highly functional, so I have to consider width and depth and capacity and BTUs and CFMs and a whole host of other acronyms I’ve never given any thought to. Let’s just say that kitchen remodelling ain’t for the faint of heart (or those who struggle with math!).

Low Carb Sugar-Free Chocolate Souffle Recipe

I know I am lucky and I really can’t complain. And I won’t complain much, I promise. As long as my oven can bake up pretty low carb chocolate soufflés like these ones, it’s functional enough. The reality is that I would bake and cook in an open hearth if I had to; it’s just in my blood. I’d never made soufflé before these ones and I was delighted at how well they turned out. I got a few tips from a recipe on the Food Network about using a cream base with starch for stability. But I didn’t want to use starch so I used a little xanthan gum instead and it worked like a charm. They rose delightfully and they didn’t deflate upon the slightest jiggle, although they did deflate slowly as they cooled, which soufflés are wont to do. And I confess, I actually liked them a little better as they cooled and deflated, because they became denser and somewhat gooier.

You don’t have to add the booze if you don’t want to; plain water will work just fine. But with all this kitchen-remodelling craziness, I may add a whole bottle of booze to mine!

Easy Low Carb Chocolate Souffle for Two

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Boozy Chocolate Souffle
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 
Light and airy low carb chocolate soufflés for two. Impress your sweetie with this classic French dessert made over to be healthy and sugar-free.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Servings: 2 souffles
Calories: 456 kcal
Ingredients
  • Granulated Swerve Sweetener and butter for ramekins
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Confectioner’s Swerve Sweetener
  • 1/8 tsp xanthan gum
  • 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate chopped
  • 2 tbsp whiskey, dark rum, or sugar-free Kahlua (can also use water if you prefer)
  • 2 eggs room temperature, separated
  • 2 tbsp granulated Swerve Sweetener
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar
  • Pinch salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375F and grease two 8-ounce ramekins with butter. Dust each with a little bit of granulated Swerve. (You can also make 4 smaller soufflés as these are really rich. Use smaller ramekins 4 to 6 ounces, and watch them carefully because the baking time will be shorter).
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the cream and confectioner's Swerve. Heat over medium and bring to just a boil. Remove from heat and sprinkle with xanthan gum, whisking quickly to combine.
  3. Add chopped chocolate and let sit for a few minutes to melt. Whisk until smooth. Let cool for a few minutes and whisk in egg yolks and alcohol (or water).
  4. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until frothy. Add granular Swerve and beat until whites are thick and glossy and stand up in stiff peaks.
  5. Add about 1/3 of the egg whites to the chocolate and fold in to lighten, Then carefully fold chocolate mixture back into remaining egg whites until just combined.
  6. Divide among prepared ramekins and bake 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle with swerve or dollop with lightly sweetened whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Recipe Notes

Serves 2 to 4. For 2 servings, each has 10.59 g of carbs and 4.71 g of fiber. Total NET CARBS = 5.88 g.

Food energy: 456kcal
Saturated fatty acids: 24.44g
Total fat: 39.40g
Calories from fat: 354
Cholesterol: 267mg
Carbohydrate: 10.59g
Total dietary fiber: 4.71g
Protein: 11.16g
Sodium: 245mg

Nutrition Facts
Boozy Chocolate Souffle
Amount Per Serving (1 souffle)
Calories 456 Calories from Fat 355
% Daily Value*
Fat 39.4g61%
Cholesterol 267mg89%
Sodium 245mg10%
Carbohydrates 10.59g4%
Fiber 4.71g19%
Protein 11.16g22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I am simply recounting and sharing my own experiences on this blog. Nothing I express here should be taken as medical advice and you should consult with your doctor before starting any diet or exercise program. I provide nutritional information for my recipes simply as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using MacGourmet software and I remove erythritol from the final carb count and net carb count, as it does not affect my own blood glucose levels. I do my best to be as accurate as possible but you should independently calculate nutritional information on your own before relying on them. I expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website.

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Comments

  1. janet says

    January 28, 2015 at 6:50 am

    Ooooo… yum! Methinks it will be an astounding hit! Today is my baking day and the list just got longer : )

    Reply
  2. Julie says

    January 28, 2015 at 7:10 am

    I feel your pain on the kitchen rehab. No other room requires so many decisions that you have to be happy with for a long, long time! I’m still trying to finish my kitchen rehab that I started over a year ago. Doesn’t help when your contractor quits, leaving you to do the rest. U-Tube is a wonderful place to learn how to do things you never thought you would be doing. Consider getting a convection oven in your rehab. I bought a large counter top one to replace a dead toaster oven and my low carb bread that required 80 minutes in the oven now takes 40 at a lower temp with two loaves at the same time. It’s a bit of a learning curve but it has been a wonderful investment.

    This souffle sounds like a plan for Valentines Day.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 28, 2015 at 9:32 am

      Thanks, Julie. The one place I know I want to spend a little extra money is my range. I am looking at good 6-burners that have gas for the stove and electric for the oven and some of them have convection as well. But we do own a great small toaster/convection oven from Cuisinart that we use on a regular basis too. A countertop one.

      Reply
  3. Leslie Preston says

    January 28, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Congratulations on the farmhouse!!!! Not having to get into bidding wars with others in a limited-inventory area is fantastic! Good luck!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 28, 2015 at 9:33 am

      Thank you, it is a bit of a relief!

      Reply
  4. Cindy Maddux says

    January 28, 2015 at 9:34 am

    I completely sympathize with you. Went through a kitchen update/remodel about 10 years ago and it is still oh so fresh in my memory. I thought it would drive me crazy…so many little details to consider…what if I make the wrong decision and it can’t be changed so easily or inexpensively. Well, I made a few wrong decisions, you just learn to live with them and adjust. But congratulations on your opportunity and I’m sure you’ll ace it. At least you don’t have to live in the house while all the mess is being created.

    This souffle looks delish! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks for all you do.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 28, 2015 at 10:36 am

      Thanks, Cindy. Yep, pretty sure we will have to live with a few mistakes. I went with the contractor to pick out faucets and sinks yesterday and part of me was like “do I REALLY care that much about these things???’

      Reply
  5. Sarah G says

    January 28, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Super excited about your farmhouse! We live in an old farmhouse too. It’s complete with a kitchen floor that has big foundation problems (VERY uneven floors) and bottom-of-the-line appliances…but we love our house anyway. I hope you will love yours too!

    Reply
  6. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    January 28, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    OMG…..I don’t think I need to say anything else!!!

    Reply
  7. Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says

    January 29, 2015 at 7:47 am

    I’m swooning over this chocolate souffle, it looks divine. Because of my sugar “issues” I tend to avoid it like that plague. Just knowing that my body can’t handle it….but this dessert, definitely, yes! The low carbs and low sugar make it a possibility for me. Wondering if using xylitol as a sugar substitution is an option? I’ve noticed my body can handle that a bit better.

    Reply
  8. Pam Bressette says

    January 29, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    This looks awesome, will give it a try tonight. I thought maybe Rum flavoring added to the water would this change the outcome?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 29, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      I think that would be just fine!

      Reply
  9. Amanda says

    January 29, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    This is perfect for Valentine’s Day, love this!!!

    Reply
  10. Judith says

    January 29, 2015 at 7:40 pm

    Carolyn, one word; Ikea. Even if you pick and choose, it is worth going even if just for ideas.
    Also great racks, hooks, shelves in stainless. I’m sure you know there’s one in Portland.

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      January 29, 2015 at 9:03 pm

      Yup, right by the airport! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Cici says

    February 11, 2015 at 12:49 pm

    Can I prepare these in the afternoon & bake them after dinner?
    Is that too much time?

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      February 11, 2015 at 3:48 pm

      I don’t know for sure. I think it’s worth a try?

      Reply
  12. Molly says

    July 5, 2015 at 8:41 am

    These were really really good!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      July 5, 2015 at 9:02 am

      Thanks, Molly!

      Reply
  13. Raia says

    September 3, 2015 at 9:40 am

    Sounds like the perfect “after the kids are in bed” snack. 😉

    Reply
  14. Tram says

    March 28, 2016 at 3:34 pm

    Hi Carolyn-
    Was wondering if you have a version for a vanilla bourbon souffle? Thank you!!!

    Reply
    • Carolyn says

      March 28, 2016 at 4:01 pm

      No, but I think I need to work on that! I did do a “Grand Marnier” soufflé for Swerve Sweetener and you might be able to adapt that.

      Reply
      • Tram says

        March 28, 2016 at 4:44 pm

        Oh great THANK you!!! I’ll look for that.

        Reply
  15. Farah says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:09 am

    I just made this and it was soooooo good. my fiance could not tell it was low carb at all!

    Reply
  16. Justine S. says

    March 1, 2018 at 10:44 pm

    5 stars
    Mine is in the oven, but I just noticed that there is a pinch of salt that I did not know where to add to the recipe. Can’t wait to eat this! Yum! Thanks for all your delicious recipes!

    Reply
  17. Taylor says

    May 2, 2019 at 1:27 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious! Can’t believe that it’s low carb!

    Reply
  18. Jessica says

    May 2, 2019 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    Okay this looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Sara Welch says

    May 2, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    5 stars
    What a decadent dessert! This looks restaurant worthy, indeed!

    Reply
  20. Kristyn says

    May 2, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    5 stars
    I bet this is a hit with the adults! It looks so soft & spongy!

    Reply
  21. Jocelyn says

    May 3, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, my goodness! This looks so light and fluffy! I just saw Swerve at my local grocery store, so I’m excited to start baking some of these delicious treats!

    Reply
  22. Louise says

    January 11, 2021 at 9:48 am

    Can granulated erythritol or powdered stevia be used instead of the swerve? I cant find any locally.

    Reply

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