Murder à la Mode Quotes

“Recipe for Laurent’s Chocolate Soufflé There’s nothing overblown about Laurent’s chocolate soufflé. A favorite with the kids and his hip pocket go-to for any dinner party, this recipe is easy to make and always elegant to serve. And the taste? Trust me, Laurent would never let you down with this standard classic. You’ll need: 57 g (2 oz or 4 TB) butter 31¼ g (1.1 oz 4TB) all-purpose flour 360 g (12 fl oz or 1.5 cup) milk 85 g (3 oz) unsweetened baking chocolate 133 g (4.7 oz or 2/3 cup) sugar 4 TB (2 fl oz) hot water 6 eggs, separated 1 tsp (.17 fl oz) vanilla Preheat the oven to 325° F (163° C) 1. Melt the butter, add the flour and then, while stirring constantly, gradually add the milk. Cook until boiling then turn heat off. 2. In a separate pot, melt the chocolate, then add sugar and the 4 TB of hot water and stir until smooth. Combine mixtures, add well-beaten egg yolks and let cool. 3. Stir in vanilla and fold in beaten egg whites. Pour mixture into soufflé dish or small ramekins. 4. Bake for 40 minutes. Serve with whipped cream.”
― Susan Kiernan-Lewis, Murder à la Mode